老年骨质疏松和高血压病

骨质疏松或骨量减少与高血压病常并存,它们之间的关系日益受到研究者的关注。现在研究提示二者病理生理机制及风险因素有相似性。降血压药和防治骨质疏松的关系也是目前药理学研究的热点之一。笔者就高血压病和骨质疏松的关系进行简要综述。

Osteoporosis and hypertension in the elderly

Osteoporosis or osteopenia often co-exists with hypertension. The relationship between them has caused more and more attention. Researches have revealed that they share a similar pathophysiological mechanism and common risk factors. Moreover, the effect of drugs used in the treatment of hypertension on the bone mineral density is a hotspot in the pharmacological study. This paper reviews the relationship between hypertension and osteoporosis.