Associations between hip bone mineral density, aortic calcification and cardiac workload in community-dwelling older Australians

ConclusionLower BMD was marginally, but significantly with increased LnRPP, and this relationship was partially mediated by AAC suggesting that older adults, particularly females, with osteoporosis may have an increased cardiovascular risk.
Source: Osteoporosis International - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research