Successful Implementation and Outcomes of A Simple Smoking Cessation Program In A Busy Vascular Practice

Smoking is a known risk factor for poor short and long-term outcomes after vascular procedures. Smoking cessation is an often overlooked, but important aspect in the care of vascular surgery patients. The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the outcome of implementing a smoking cessation protocol within a busy vascular surgery practice.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - December 14, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Moses Kim, Yuming Lin, Salvatore T. Scali, Kristina A. Giles, Robert J. Feezor, Scott A. Berceli, Thomas S. Huber, Adam W. Beck Tags: Abstracts accepted for presentation during the Florida Vascular Society ’s 29th Annual Scientific Sessions Meeting Source Type: research