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The purpose of this study is to determine if there is a link between calcium build up in the veins or arteries (including the veins/arteries of the heart) and deterioration of the bone. This will help understand if there is a connection between heart disease and bone disease.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bone Density Scanning | Other | To acquire high resolution images of the bones and aid in determining bone density. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT of the bones | Procedure | A CT scan will be performed on one arm and one leg for the purpose of acquiring images for this research study. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| To determine if there is a connection between heart disease and bone disease through correlation of bone density with the calcium deposited in the coronary arteries. | 1 year |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Diagnosed with bone cancer
Previous diagnosis of cancer that's spread to the bone
History of cancer that involves bone marrow
Any bone disease other than osteoporosis
Any disease which leads to serious osteoporosis or vascular calcification such as:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Yebin Jiang, M.D. | University of Michigan Hospital | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Michigan Hospital | Ann Arbor | Michigan | 48109 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D061205 | Vascular Calcification |
| D050197 | Atherosclerosis |
| D002114 | Calcinosis |
| D010024 | Osteoporosis |
| ID | Term |
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| D002128 | Calcium Metabolism Disorders |
| D008659 | Metabolic Diseases |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
| D001161 | Arteriosclerosis |
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| D001157 | Arterial Occlusive Diseases |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D001851 | Bone Diseases, Metabolic |
| D001847 | Bone Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |