Smoking before revascularization tied with increased complication risks
In patients with intermittent claudication, smoking before being operated for elective revascularization increased risk for post-operation complications, according to recent study published in JAMA Cardiology.
Smoking is a key modifiable risk factor in the development and progression of peripheral artery disease, which often manifests as intermittent claudication (IC). Smoking cessation is a first-line therapy for IC, yet a minority of patients quit smoking prior to elective revascularization.
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Smoking Before Revascularization Tied With Increased Complication Risks: JAMA
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