@explainique: ACE inhibitors and ARBs both help lower blood pressure by targeting the RAAS system — a hormone system that can tighten blood vessels and raise blood pressure. ACE inhibitors, like ramipril or lisinopril, reduce the production of angiotensin II, a chemical that narrows blood vessels. ARBs, like losartan or valsartan, don’t stop angiotensin II from being made — they block it from attaching to its receptor. Both can relax blood vessels and reduce strain on the heart and kidneys, but ACE inhibitors are more likely to cause a dry cough because of bradykinin. Simple idea: ACE inhibitors reduce angiotensin II production, while ARBs block angiotensin II from working. #ACEInhibitors #ARBs #BloodPressure #Pharmacology #HealthcareEducation

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