ACE medication following MI

Posted By Don T on August 27, 1998 at 19:56:18:







I am a 52 yr. old male who suffered an MI about 13 years ago. MI occurred
in the left anterior decending artery. I was treated with tPA and
Angioplasty. I was put on Tenormin and asprin, long term. I have had no
symptoms since, lead a very active life, do 7 mets on the stress test.
My Cardiologist recently put me on Vasotec (low dose 2.5mg twice daily)
"as a long term preventative treatment." My BP prior to the Vasotec usually
was 130/70. Now my BP is 106/58 at last reading. I do feel some
lightheadness, especially when I am working at my desk. If I am active,
then I don't notice it. Is there another purpose for the Vasotec
other than lowering the BP. Should I try to put up with the lightheadness
to reap these long term benefits?