Atherosclerosis and osteoporosis

Atherosclerosis and osteoporosis

Atherosclerosis and osteoporosis are degenerative chronic diseases with a high incidence in developed countries. They are silent processes with a great economic cost that becomes evident when complications become overt. Numerous epidemiological studies show an independent association between the two...

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Published in:Minerva medica Vol. 99; no. 1; p. 45
Main Authors: Pérez Castrillón, J L, de Luis, D, Duenas-Laita, A
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Italy 01-02-2008
Subjects:
Atherosclerosis - etiology
Atherosclerosis - genetics
Bone Remodeling - physiology
Calcinosis - complications
Chronic Disease
Female
Humans
Male
Osteoporosis - etiology
Osteoporosis - genetics
Risk Factors
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Summary:Atherosclerosis and osteoporosis are degenerative chronic diseases with a high incidence in developed countries. They are silent processes with a great economic cost that becomes evident when complications become overt. Numerous epidemiological studies show an independent association between the two diseases that is not related to age or other cardiovascular risk factors. This review analyzes the clinical studies that support this association and describes the possible common etiopathogenic and physiopathological mechanisms.
ISSN:0026-4806