They then underwent the operation again and had another sample removed from their heart. This enabled the doctors to measure the levels of collagen in the heart at the beginning and end of the study. They found that levels of collagen had fallen in those who had taken ACE Inhibitors. The British Heart Foundation welcomed the study. But a spokeswoman said there was still no cure for heart failure.
Heart failure is an increasing problem.
The problem though is that it is not suitable for everyone and not all patients want to take it. It probably is underused. We welcome this study but would suggest that more research needs to be done. The study was published in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation.