Anagnostis P et al. – This review considers a potential link between osteoporosis and atherosclerosis beyond aging. These common factors may lead to appropriate treatment strategies.
Osteoporosis and atherosclerosis, accompany the aging process and share common risk factors
Several common pathophysiological factors have been suggested.
These include similar molecular pathways involving bone and vascular mineralization, estrogen deficiency, parathyroid hormone, homocysteine, lipid oxidation products, inflammatory process, as well as vitamin D and K
Use of statins, biphosphonates, beta-blockers and experimental dual-purpose therapies entities may simultaneously benefit bone loss and vascular disease
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