Influence of Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors on Hypotension after Anesthetic Induction. Is the Preoperative Discontinuation of this Drug Necessary?

We did not observe an association between the use of ACE inhibitors and hypotension during anesthesia. The authors considered that the recommendation to discontinue ACE inhibitors on the day before the surgery should be reviewed. Other studies are necessary to confirm those results.