Going for coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) may not doubt, ensure better cardiovascular health but unfortunately, at the cost of bone mineral loss.
A new study published in the American Journal of Cardiology brings out this fact. As per the findings of this study, bone mineral content declines significantly in men who undergo coronary artery bypass grafting.
This assumption is based on the findings in which Dr. Larry E. Miller, of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and colleagues evaluated changes in bone mineral and body composition in 26 men, between the ages of 50 and 79 years.
On the basis of the finding, looming out of this study, it could be asserted that after undergoing CABG patients turn more susceptible to bone fractures, for bone mineral loss means weaker bones. In the words of Miller:
Because there is a strong correlation between bone mineral and fracture risk, CABG patients may be at increased risk for osteoporotic fractures unless preventative steps are taken to minimize bone losses.
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Via: Reuters
