Effects of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors on Arterial Stiffness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Figure 1

Flow chart of the study-selection process. Of the 513 hits retrieved in the initial database search, 438 were excluded by reviewing abstracts and titles, leaving 75 trials for assessment. After reviewing the full texts, 58 reports were excluded, and a total of 17 articles were included in this meta-analysis.