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The Coronavirus Conundrum: ACE2 and Hypertension Edition — NephJC
I was struck by the fact that MOST Italians who died seemed to have hypertension as a co-morbidity. Meaning they were taking medication, probably an ACE inhibitor like Lisinopril.
But perhaps, Dr. Peat is suggesting that ARB2, namely Losartan, may be beneficial for survival for those who get the Covid-19 flu.
Perhaps ACE inhibitors RAISE mortality but AR blockers like Losartan LOWER mortality?
I was struck by the fact that MOST Italians who died seemed to have hypertension as a co-morbidity. Meaning they were taking medication, probably an ACE inhibitor like Lisinopril.
But perhaps, Dr. Peat is suggesting that ARB2, namely Losartan, may be beneficial for survival for those who get the Covid-19 flu.
Perhaps ACE inhibitors RAISE mortality but AR blockers like Losartan LOWER mortality?