Reassuring data on use of blood pressure medications in COVID-19 patients

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Reassuring data on use of blood pressure medications in COVID-19 patients

Chris Ellis

Chris Ellis

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Patients might be concerned about what they read and hear in the news regarding the use of renin–angiotensin system blockers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cardiologist Chris Ellis reviews recent research and current recommendations

Key points, A letter published in March hypothesised that ACE inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers might increase the risk of developing severe and fat