Randomized trial investigates calcium supplementation impact on blood pressure control in postmenopausal women with hypocalcemia, suggesting potential benefits.
Key Points
This study aims to evaluate the effects of calcium supplementation on blood pressure management in postmenopausal women with hypocalcemia.
Included 300 postmenopausal women diagnosed with hypocalcemia and hypertension.
Administered calcium carbonate 1,000 mg/day in two doses alongside standard antihypertensive treatment.
Measured blood pressure and serum calcium levels at baseline and after 3 months.
Women with normalized calcium levels showed significant reductions in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP), with P=0.017 and P=0.029 respectively.
More patients achieved target blood pressure with normocalcemia, P=0.012.
Younger age at menopause was associated with persistent hypocalcemia (mean age 48.65 years) compared to those achieving normocalcemia (mean age 49.44 years), P=0.017.