Российский кардиологический журнал (May 2020)

Angiotensin II and COVID-19. Secrets of interactions

  • A. O. Konradi,
  • A. O. Nedoshivin

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15829/1560-4071-2020-3861
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 25, no. 4

Abstract

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The article describes current data on the relationship of renin-angiotensin system and related drugs with the risk of COVID-19 infection and its outcomes. Analysis of the latest publications did not reveal association of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers with any risk of an unfavorable outcomes, and there was no data for withdrawal of these drugs.

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