What effects did the use of quinapril have on clinical outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting?
The use of quinapril had positive effects on clinical outcome after coronary artery bypass grafting. This is evidenced by the results of the QUO VADIS study, which showed that quinapril improved angina symptoms, blood pressure, and exercise capacity, and reduced the rate of cardiovascular events (Oosterga et al., 2001). It also reduced the need for repeat revascularization, improved left ventricular function, and increased overall survival (Collaborative Group on ACE Inhibitor Trials, 1995; The Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation Study Investigators, 2000). 