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Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors are useful in a variety of disorders. Which of the following statements are true about both its usefulness in the disorder and the reason for its use?

  • A. Stable angina because it decreases the thickening of vascular walls due to decreased modified release.
  • B. Heart failure because it reduces remodeling of injured myocardial tissues.
  • C. Both 1 and 2 are true and the reasons are correct.
  • D. Both 1 and 2 are true but the reasons are wrong.
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: ACE inhibitors reduce myocardial remodeling in heart failure; they are not used for stable angina.