Low bone mineral density is associated with intracranial posterior circulation atherosclerosis in women

Low bone mineral density (BMD) is associated with carotid atherosclerosis and the incidence of stroke. However, there are no data on the association of BMD with intracranial atherosclerosis. The study population consisted of 357 participants who underwent dual energy x-ray absorptiometric scanning of the lumbar spine and brain 3D time of flight magnetic resonance angiography as part of their voluntary health checks. The basilar, middle cerebral, intracranial internal carotid and intracranial vertebral arteries were evaluated.
Source: Bone - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Original Full Length Article Source Type: research