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- Salvatore Santo Signorelli
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Salvatore Scuto
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Elisa Marino
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Michele Giusti
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Anastasia Xourafa
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
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- Agostino Gaudio
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy
説明
<jats:p>Anticoagulant agents are widely used in the treatment of thromboembolic events and in stroke prevention. Data about their effects on bone tissue are in some cases limited or inconsistent (oral anti-vitamin K agents), and in others are sufficiently strong (heparins) to suggest caution in their use in subjects at risk of osteoporosis. This review analyses the effects of this group of drugs on bone metabolism, on bone mineral density, and on fragility fractures. A literature search strategy was developed by an experienced team of specialists by consulting the MEDLINE platform, including published papers and reviews updated to March 2019. Literature supports a detrimental effect of heparin on bone, with an increase in fracture rate. Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) seem to be safer than heparin. Although anti-vitamin K agents (VKAs) have a significant impact on bone metabolism, and in particular, on osteocalcin, data on bone mineral density (BMD) and fractures are contrasting. To date, the new direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are found to safe for bone health.</jats:p>
収録刊行物
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- International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences 20 (21), 5275-, 2019-10-24
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