Effect of Quinapril, Quinapril-Hydrochlorothiazide, and Enalapril on the Bone Mass of Hypertensive Subjects: Relationship With Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Polymorphisms

Producción CientíficaBackground: Many alterations in extracellular metabolism of calcium have been associated to hypertension, but the number of studies relating this disease with osteoporosis is extremely low. This study clarifies the therapeutic effect of three treatments— quinapril, quinapril hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), enalapril—on bone remodeling markers, bone mineral density (BMD) in hypertensive patients, and relationship with angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) polymorphism.2015-09-0