Long-term Use of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Is Associated With Decreased Incidence of Advanced Adenomatous Colon Polyps

  • Ramalinga Kedika
  • , Mahir Patel
  • , Helene N. Pena Sahdala
  • , Amar Mahgoub
  • , Daisha Cipher
  • , Ali A. Siddiqui

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Abstract

The long-term use of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC). The aim of our study was to determine how long-term use of lisinopril influences the development of advanced adenomatous polyps (APs).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)e12-e16
JournalJournal of clinical gastroenterology
Volume45
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2011

Keywords

  • Adenomatous polyps
  • Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
  • Colorectal cancer

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