[steve86]

Thanks for the list!

A prescription ACE-2 inhibitor anti-hypertension drug. (Note: Healthy folks w/normal BP would experience a crash in BP, fainting, et al.

Question: Does an Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist provide a protective effect as well? (these are newer and sort of work a little further along in the chain than the ACE inhibitors). Also, what dose of each?

I wouldn't worry a lot about the crash in BP for most people at anything like a normal starting dose; neither class has a dramatic effect on my BP.

[steve86]

I'm just starting to look into this, but perhaps the ARBs (Losartan, etc) do similarly to the ACE inhibitors (Lisinopril, etc.).

"Reduction of Morbidity and Mortality by Statins, Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors, and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease"