The Relationship Between Osteoporosis and Chronic Oral Anticoagulation Therapy With Warfarin

The Relationship Between Osteoporosis and Chronic Oral Anticoagulation Therapy With Warfarin

The purpose of this study is to determine if osteoporosis is an unrecognized complication of chronic anticoagulation with warfarin.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients on warfarin that have had BMD within a year

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients on bisphosphates, SERMS, anticonvulsants, estrogens, androgens, calcitonin, hctz and thyroid hormone replacement