ACE and Stroke: Baseline characteristics, including age, BMI, history of MI, diabetes, CKD, stroke, beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB), hydrochlorothiazide, carvedilol dosage, hospitalization rates, basal LVEF, pacemaker and CRT implantation, and transplant, were comparable between women and men.