Carotid plaque thickness is positively associated with decreased bone mineral density (P2.264)

CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that increased maximum carotid IMT/plaque value is significantly associated with decreased BMD after controlling for the effects of age, gender, and BMI in acute stroke patients. Study Supported by: NoneDisclosure: Dr. Han has nothing to disclose. Dr. Park has nothing to disclose. Dr. Park has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lee has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lee has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Han, S. W., Park, J. H., Park, J. H., Lee, J. Y., Lee, K.-Y. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Carotid Disease and IMT Source Type: research