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Effect of discontinuing antihypertensives on perioperative hypotension in older patients before non-cardiac surgery: multicentre, randomised, double blind, controlled trial.
BMJNov 11, 2026
This multicentre, randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial assessed whether withholding ACE inhibitors or ARBs on the morning of surgery reduces perioperative hypotension in older adults undergoing non-cardiac…
Why it matters
Perioperative hypotension and vasopressor use were less frequent when older patients omitted their ACE inhibitor or ARB on the morning of surgery.