Those people who have reason to get a coronary angiography (or CT angiography) should also think about getting a bone density scan. Likewise, those people who shows signs of osteoporosis may want to ask their doctors about getting a CT Angiography to check for coronary artery disease. That's because a new study reveals that there appears to be a correlation between the existence of obstructive coronary artery disease and the existence of signs of osteoporosis.
It is unclear to researchers why there would be a correlation between these two diseases. They have reviewed the use of common medications, such as hormone replacement therapy, and have not found that to be a factor in this correlation. Additional studies will need to be completed before doctors are able to determine what the link is here. However, it's something to be aware of as a patient (or as a medical practitioner) in order to be able to get the screening you need to keep yourself safe from both types of disease.
Learn more here.
Question of the Day: Would you be more inclined to get a bone density scan first or a CT Angiography first?
