In post-myocardial infarction and other high cardiovascular risk subjects but without hypertension or
heart failure, prolonged ACE inhibitor medication
has been found to:
A. Increase the chances of sudden cardiac death
B. Reduce the incidence of fatal as well as nonfatal myocardial infarction or stroke
C. Lower the risk of developing heart failure
and diabetes
D. Both ‘B‘ and ‘C’

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Answer :

D. Both ‘B‘ and ‘C

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