Carotid atherosclerosis is not associated with lower bone mineral density and vertebral fractures in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Mendoza-Pinto, C

Carotid atherosclerosis is not associated with lower bone mineral density and vertebral fractures in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. [electronic resource] - Lupus Jan 2015 - 25-31 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article

1477-0962

10.1177/0961203314548247 doi


Acetabulum--physiopathology
Adult
Body Mass Index
Bone Density
Carotid Artery Diseases--diagnostic imaging
Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dyslipidemias--epidemiology
Female
Femur Head--physiopathology
Humans
Lumbar Vertebrae--injuries
Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic--epidemiology
Middle Aged
Osteoporosis--epidemiology
Postmenopause
Premenopause
Radiography
Risk Factors
Spinal Fractures--diagnostic imaging
Thoracic Vertebrae--injuries