Women who have a history of heart disease, it seems to be more attention to bone health. Based on research from Southampton University, women are more at risk of heart disease, osteoporosis or bone loss.
The research found that heart disease patients have weaker bones. The researchers used a special scanning technique called distal radius bone density to see cardiac patients. Seen on the wrist, heart patients have low bone density.
"This is one of the first studies that use the technology to determine the bone geometry, density and microstructure in patients with heart disease," said Professor Cyrus Cooper of Southampton University, as quoted from Mirror.co.uk.
Cooper said the findings are expected to develop preventive measures for osteoporosis in patients who have a history of heart disease.
The findings of the researchers also showed lower bone mineral density in those who had experienced angina, heart attack, and heart failure. However, the link between heart disease and bone density is more noticeable in women.
Heart disease and osteoporosis is a disease that has been always associated with advanced age. However, the disease was not only due to the age factor. Research assistant Julien Paccou doctor said, need further understanding to improve bone health in patients with heart.
Unfortunately, this study does not explain how the link between heart disease and osteoporosis. For that, it needs further research.
"Further research is also needed to provide a better understanding, which describes the relationship between osteoporosis and heart disease," the researchers said.
