Does Low Dose Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor Prevent Pneumonia in Older People With Neurologic Dysphagia-A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

Low dose lisinopril given to older tube-fed patients with neurologic dysphagia resulted in increased mortality, although swallowing function showed marginal improvement. ACE inhibitors did not prevent pneumonia in older patients with neurologic dysphagia and might increase mortality.