They found that over 1,841 people had suffered from heart failure in recent years, leading the researchers to conclude that osteoporosis increased the risk of heart failure by 30 percent.
Commenting in the report, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, lead researcher Sumit Majumdar said, "Our study demonstrates for the first time that heart failure and thinning of bones go hand in hand. Understanding the mechanism between heart failure and osteoporosis might lead to new treatments for both conditions."
Source: Medindia