Bone Abstracts

Background: Bisphosphonates are widely used to prevent and treat osteoporosis. Limited evidence suggest that these drugs may reduce mortality, perhaps by protecting against cardiovascular disease. This study investigated the occurrence of heart failure in patients treated with bisphosphonates.Methods: Nationwide retrospective cohort study from Denmark. All users of bisphosphonates and raloxifene (n=4.831) between 1996 and 2006 (n=102.34...