High blood pressure leads to a host of problems within the heart, but it is also the root of many other physical maladies. If you are hypertensive and remain untreated, you are at high risk for renal and neurological complications. The most common brain-related issue is a stroke. Doctor-supported research has shown that certain medications can prevent and/or minimize the effects of a stroke. This article will take a closer look at one such medication; the ACE Inhibitor.ACE InhibitorsThese enzyme-based inhibitors work to widen your blood vessels. This effect manages your blood pressure while reducing heart, kidney, and brain stressors by not allowing them to get overworked. This medication can be safely combined with low-dose Aspirin Therapy.

There are several patient groups that make good candidates for ACE Inhibitor usage: