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A chronic disorder marked by hardening and thickening of the skin. Scleroderma can be localized or it can affect the entire body (systemic).
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ACE inhibitors, or inhibitors of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme, are a group of pharmaceuticals that are used primarily in treatment of hypertension and congestive heart failure, in most cases as the drugs of first choice.
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Scleroderma as related to ACE Inhibitors
- SCOT Study | Glossary of Terms
In patients with scleroderma, ACE inhibitors are used to improve kidney function and prevent progression of kidney problems. Examples of ACE inhibitors include captopril (Capoten ...
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors - MayoClinic.com
... treat a variety of conditions, such as high blood pressure, scleroderma and migraines. Find out more about this class of medication. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors ...
- SCOT Study | Scleroderma: Cyclophosphamide or Transplantation
ACE inhibitors are very effective for scleroderma renal crisis. Calcium-channel blockers are useful at preventing Raynaud's attacks, and proton-pump inhibitors improve symptoms of ...
- "Renal Scleroderma," by Joseph Korn, M.D.
... Disease in Scleroderma Is Best Managed by Experts. The need for aggressive therapy with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors ...
- Scleroderma - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Treatments for scleroderma renal crisis include ACE inhibitors , which are also used for prophylaxis , and renal transplantation . Transplanted kidneys are known to be affected by ...
- OhioHealth
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors help relax blood vessels. ... Certain chronic kidney diseases; Heart attacks; Scleroderma; Migraines; Side ...
- Scleroderma Research Foundation
... Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors ... scleroderma is to control the patient’s blood pressure, often with a short-acting ACE inhibitor such as captopril. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors ...
- HDCN: Review of abstract by Steen et al. Outcome of <B>scleroderma ...
The natural history of scleroderma renal crisis has been dramatically altered by the use of ACE inhibitors. In this abstract the author presents data on 130 patients treated with ...
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (also called ACE ... scleroderma; systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) USE OF CERTAIN MEDICINES. Taking ACE inhibitors with certain other drugs ...
- Scleroderma: Treatment - MayoClinic.com
Scleroderma b Comprehensive overview covers symptoms and treatment of ... Calcium channel blockers. Alpha blockers; Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors; Angiotensin II ...

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