Impact of Salt Intake and Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System Blockade on Lung Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Host Factors

Conclusions: These findings offer biological support regarding the safety of these drugs that are often prescribed to COVID-19 patients with cardiovascular comorbidity. High salt intake, on the other hand, might adversely affect COVID-19 outcome. Our preclinical data should stimulate clinical studies addressing this point of concern.
Source: Kidney and Blood Pressure Research - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research