Abstract

The effects of renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system blockers on angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 levels and activity in humans are uncertain. The authors hypothesize that ACE2 may be beneficial rather than harmful during lung injury and suggest that RAAS-inhibitor withdrawal may be harmful in some high-risk patients with known or suspected Covid-19.

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