A study that included twins has found that the risk of hip fracture is significantly increased following a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD), with analysis also suggesting a genetic predisposition to the development of CVD and fractures.
CVD linked to hip fracture
The researchers found that the crude absolute rate of hip fractures was highest after a diagnosis of heart failure or stroke, compared to after a diagnosis of peripheral atherosclerosis or ischaemic heart disease; and lowest for those without a CVD diagnosis. The study – led by Ulf Sennerby, of Uppsala University, Sweden – was published in the October issue of JAMA.
