Dr. Howard Smith Oncall
Angiotensin Medications and CoVid19 Update
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Vidcast: https://youtu.be/ZrOvE10t_D0 Last week in several reports I detailed the complex relationship between the angiotensin system and our current coronavirus. A new, in-depth analysis of this relationship from collaborators at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Glasgow was just published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The bottom line for most people on these medications: sit tight and consult your physician. Yes, CoVid19 does use the ACE2 on cells to invade them. ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers increase this substance in the body and animal studies suggest a risk for CoVid19 infection. However, there is no conclusive humandata from the Chinese CoVid19 experience to say thumbs up or down. These medications are lifesaving for those with heart failure, and they should absolutely not consider switching at this time. For those on the drugs for blood pressure control, the decision to switch is up to you and your doctor.