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- Title
Raising awareness of risks associated with smoking in cardiac surgery patients: a call to action.
- Authors
Nikolic, Aleksandar; Sousa-Uva, Miguel; Arora, Rakesh C; Milojevic, Milan
- Abstract
Smoking is a global issue that affects people across different socio-economic backgrounds and regions. It is a well-known cause of serious health problems, including coronary artery disease and stroke. For patients undergoing cardiac surgery, smoking can lead to complications such as pulmonary issues and impaired wound healing. A recent study analyzed the impact of smoking on long-term survival outcomes in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The study found that current smokers had a higher risk of late all-cause mortality, primarily due to non-cardiac deaths. The study highlights the need for effective intervention strategies to raise awareness about the risks of smoking in cardiac surgery patients.
- Subjects
NICOTINE replacement therapy; CARDIAC surgery; CONSCIOUSNESS raising; RISK perception; CARDIAC patients; SMOKING
- Publication
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, 2024, Vol 65, Issue 6, p1
- ISSN
1010-7940
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/ejcts/ezae238