ACE inhibitors also increase blood flow, which helps to decrease the amount of work your heart has to do.
ACE inhibitors are critical in the treatment of heart failure when systolic dysfunction is present.
This occurs when the heart muscle doesn't contract with enough force, so there is not enough oxygen-rich blood to be pumped throughout the body. ACE inhibitors may also be prescribed for the treatment of diastolic dysfunction. This occurs when the heart contracts normally but the ventricle doesn't relax properly, so less blood enters the heart. These medications are usually taken on an empty stomach one hour before meals. Follow the label directions on how often to take this medication.