Effect of ramipril on mitral regurgitation secondary to mitral valve prolapse

Am J Cardiol. 1997 Sep 1;80(5):655-8. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(97)00445-1.

Abstract

Ramipril 10 mg/day reduced regurgitation in chronic mitral regurgitation secondary to mitral valve prolapse in patients with sinus rhythm.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Chordae Tendineae
  • Cross-Over Studies
  • Female
  • Hemodynamics / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / drug therapy*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / etiology
  • Mitral Valve Prolapse / complications*
  • Ramipril / pharmacology
  • Ramipril / therapeutic use*
  • Rupture
  • Ventricular Function, Left / drug effects*

Substances

  • Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Ramipril