Abstract Background Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) are a class of drugs fundamental to hypertension treatment; however, the individual medications within this class vary in their effectiveness at controlling Blood Pressure (BP). Objectives To analyze BP values obtained through casual measurements and home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) in patients using ACEI as monotherapy or in dual combinations, focusing on BP control and goal achievement in a Brazilian population. Methods A cross-sectional study evaluating adult patients using ACEI between 2017 and 2020 […]

Abstract Background Arterial stiffness and hypertension are strong predictors of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) are first-line antihypertensive agents in reducing blood pressure and arterial stiffness. Objective The objective of this study was to compare the effects of ACEI and ARB in reducing arterial stiffness and preventing target organ damage in patients with hypertension. Methods This observational study included 654 participants who attend routine consultations at an outpatient hypertension clinic in 2 […]