Myocardial remodeling (such as hypertrophy and fibrosis) worsens heart failure. Which of the following therapies is the most effective in slowing down the cardiac remodeling process?
A. Digoxin
B. Captopril
C. Dobutamine
D. Inamrinone
E. Verapamil
Ans: B. Captopril
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