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Effects of continuing or withholding angiotensin axis blockers prior to elective surgery: The PAAB randomized clinical trial

Article B Peer reviewed Small trial

Key takeaways

This trial tested if people should stop taking blood pressure drugs before surgery. It was a randomized trial, but the text does not say how many people took part. The study looked at heart and kidney risks after surgery. It helps doctors decide what to do before an operation.

Who did this work

Ian Scott (The University of Queensland) · Kyle White (Queensland University of Technology) · David Highton (Princess Alexandra Hospital) · Allison Kearney (Princess Alexandra Hospital) · Xenia Caney (Princess Alexandra Hospital) · Anne Bernard (The University of Queensland)

Source

Article · OpenAlex, Kidney disease concept sweep (verified C2778653478) · 2026-09-19
https://doi.org/10.1002/jhm.70483