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VOL. 6, ISSUE 4 (2020)
A review on RAAS inhibitors may improve prognosis in hypertensive patients with COVID-19
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Dr. Khushbu Patel, Dr. Ketan Patel
Abstract
Patient with hypertension and heart failure disease are at increased risk of severe corona virus disease 2019 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, while also causing acute myocardial injury and chronic damage to the cardiovascular system. Angiotensin converting enzyme – 2 is a membrane bound aminopeptidase which is play an important role in heart function, development of blood pressure and immune systems and also has been identified as functional receptor for SARS CoV-2. The debate is for clinical use of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers in CVD and COVID-19 patients during the outbreak of novel corona virus.
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Pages:71-73
How to cite this article:
Dr. Khushbu Patel, Dr. Ketan Patel "A review on RAAS inhibitors may improve prognosis in hypertensive patients with COVID-19". International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 6, Issue 4, 2020, Pages 71-73
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