How do you manage osteopenia, osteoporosis and calcium / Vit D supplementation in a patient with calcinosis?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Calcinosis is mineralization of the blood vessels.
Currently, there is no evidence to support any association with circulating calcium levels and calcinosis. Therefore, calcium and vitamin D supplementation at recommended levels for age will not increase calcinosis. Also, remember that ASCVD, renal...