Table 1.

Differences between mechanisms of action of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers in relation to endothelial function and thrombosis risk [41]

	ACEI	ARB
Reduces endothelial dysfunction	+	+
Reduces inflammation	+	−
Reduces cell adhesion	+	+
Antithrombotic effect	+	±
Anti-atherosclerotic effect	+	+
Reduces cell apoptosis	+	−
Strengthens fibrinolitic balance	+	±

ACEI angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, ARB angiotensin receptor blocker