Association of Bone Quality and Quantity With Vascular Calcification

Association of Bone Quality and Quantity With Vascular Calcification.

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or Female
• 30 years of age or older
• Must already be scheduled to have a CT examination of the arteries of the heart

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:

  • kidney disease
  • thyroid and adrenal disease
  • anorexia nervosa
  • secondary osteoporosis