Which class of medication is the first line for treating heart failure?
A) Beta-adrenergic blocking agents
B) Aldosterone receptor antagonists
C) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
D) Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the first-line medications for heart failure because they prevent weakening of the myocardium. ACE inhibitors treat heart failure caused by systolic dysfunction and prevent the formation of angiotensin II.

Which Class of Medication Is the First Line for Treating