Bone Mineral Density and Content Among Patients With Coronary Artery Disease: A Comparative Study.

Journal: The American journal of the medical sciences
PMID: 33892918

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Some studies indicate an association between coronary artery disease (CAD) and osteoporosis. This case-control study examined the association between body composition and bone mineral content (BMC) and density (BMD) among patients with CAD.

Authors

  • Eranga H Silva
    Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka. Electronic address: ehsilva@ahs.ruh.ac.lk.
  • Chandima M Wickramatilake
    Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
  • Sarath Lekamwasam
    Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
  • Lakmini K B Mudduwa
    Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka.
  • Ranjuka A Ubayasiri
    Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya, Galle, Sri Lanka.

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