That’s a good question.
because some of them are undoubtedly on ACE inhibitors.
Hmmm...
I’m wondering if hyperinsulinemia (linked to t2d and hypertension) is the underlying cause of the risk factor that connects the two.
I’ve read some very interesting theories about people having had the flu shot getting more severe symptoms, healthcare, aged, etc. of course, other things like viral load and co-morbity could explain the same groups. I would think it’s worthwhile to see if the healthy young people getting severe disease had flu vaccination.
I do remember reading with SARS there was some connection but I think that was a SARS vaccination.
PS, people I am not an anti-vaxer, I’m just putting this out there...
“I’m wondering if hyperinsulinemia (linked to t2d and hypertension) is the underlying cause of the risk factor that connects the two.”
Yea, and if it is, taking insulin shots likely doesn’t help things (but no, I’m not giving anyone medical advice here).
re: ACE inhibitors and other factors in patients with coronary problems:
American College of Cardiology
....excerpt:
“Stressing the current uncertainty about the virus, the bulletin provides the following clinical guidance:
COVID-19 is spread through droplets and can live for substantial periods outside the body; containment and prevention using standard public health and personal strategies for preventing the spread of communicable disease remains the priority.
In geographies with active COVID-19 transmission (mainly China), it is reasonable to advise patients with underlying cardiovascular disease of the potential increased risk and to encourage additional, reasonable precautions.
Older adults are less likely to present with fever, thus close assessment for other symptoms such as cough or shortness of breath is warranted.
Some experts have suggested that the rigorous use of guideline-directed, plaque-stabilizing agents could offer additional protection to cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients during a widespread outbreak (statins, beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, acetylsalicylic acid); however, such therapies should be tailored to individual patients....read more at link