renin-angiotensin system inhibitors (RAS)

see also:

• angiotensin
• renin

• renin-angiotensin system inhibitors are widely used to Rx hypertension and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and include:
  • ACE inhibitors
  • angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
  • angiotensin receptor–neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs) - now preferred for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF)