The mechanism of action of which drug reduces preload (through venodilation)and afterload (through arterial dilation),thus helping to treat both hypertension and congestive heart failure?

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Captopril (Capoten) is an ACE inhibitor that reduces preload and afterload by preventing the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, leading to vasodilation of both veins and arteries. This mechanism is beneficial in treating hypertension and congestive heart failure.

The Mechanism of Action of Which Drug Reduces Preload (Through