Cardiovascular disease and bone.
Osteoporosis-related fractures and coronary artery disease, stroke and peripheral artery disease are common conditions, particularly in the elderly. However, there is now strong evidence indicating that these conditions are associated with one another. Furthermore, there are common pathways in the pathophysiology of these two conditions.
Eastell
Richard
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National Institute for Health Research Biomedical Research Unit for Bone Disease, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S5 7AU, UK. r.eastell@sheffield.ac.uk
Newman
Chris
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Crossman
David C
DC
D000818:Animals; D015519:Bone Density; D016723:Bone Remodeling; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors