RCT: No difference in 30-day mortality with discontinuation vs. continuation of renin-angiotensin-system inhibitors in patients with COVID-19, but secondary and explorative analysis showed discontinuation of RAS-inhibition may lead to a faster and better recovery.
14 Jun, 2021 | 08:47h | UTCEditorial: RAS inhibition and COVID-19: more questions than answers?
Related randomized trials showing no benefit from discontinuation: Randomized trial: No benefit from discontinuing ACE Inhibitors and ARBs in patients admitted with COVID-19 AND Randomized trial: Renin–angiotensin system inhibitors can be safely continued in patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19