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. 2020 Nov;95(11):2559-2561.
doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.09.010. Epub 2020 Sep 14.

Association of Renin-Angiotensin System Blockers With Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19

Aakash Garg  1 , Amit Rout  2 , Abhishek Sharma  3 , Brittany Fiorello  4 , John B Kostis  5
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Association of Renin-Angiotensin System Blockers With Outcomes in Patients with COVID-19

Aakash Garg et al. Mayo Clin Proc. 2020 Nov.
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Forest plots comparing outcomes between ACEI and ARB users vs nonusers. A, Mortality. B, Severe or critical illness. ACEI = angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitor; ARB = angiotensin receptor blocker.
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