Beneficial effects of ACE inhibitors for the treatment of heart failure include which of the following?
I)Decrease in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
II)Control of the ventricular rate
III)Decrease in systemic vascular resistance

Question

Beneficial effects of ACE inhibitors for the treatment of heart failure include which of the following?
 I)Decrease in pulmonary capillary wedge pressure
II)Control of the ventricular rate
III)Decrease in systemic vascular resistance

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

ACE inhibitors work to decrease pulmonary capillary wedge pressure and systemic vascular resistance, but they do not directly control ventricular rate. Control of ventricular rate would be achieved through other treatments such as beta blockers. Therefore, choices I and III are correct, while II is incorrect. This makes choice B the correct answer.

Beneficial Effects of ACE Inhibitors for the Treatment of Heart