What it means
In pharmacology, ACE is angiotensin-converting enzyme, the enzyme blocked by ACE inhibitors such as benazeprilben-AY-zuh-prilAn ACE inhibitor: a drug that lowers blood pressure by blocking the making of angiotensin II.Full entry , which lower blood pressure. In mental health and public health, ACEs are adverse childhood experiences, such as abuse, neglect or household problems, which raise health risks later in life. An ACE bandage is a brand of elastic wrap. Read it in context.
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hypertension
Blood pressure that stays higher than normal, at or above 130/80 mm Hg by current US guidelines.
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Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation: a memory aid for first care of a sprain, strain or bruise.
benazepril
An ACE inhibitor: a drug that lowers blood pressure by blocking the making of angiotensin II.