Adverse effect of smoking on cross ‐sectional area of small pulmonary vessel and arterial stiffness in healthy smokers without COPD

ConclusionsThere is a dose ‐response relationship between cigarette smoking and the CSA of small pulmonary vessels and arterial stiffness, respectively. Arterial stiffness, age, pack‐years and mild airflow impairment are independent predictors of small pulmonary vascular destruction in smokers.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - April 9, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hwang Hee Jo, Mi Jung Park, Hwa Seon Shin, Hye Young Choi, Jae Boem Na, Dae Seob Choi, Ho Cheol Choi, Sang Min Lee, Gyeong ‐Won Lee, Seung Jun Lee Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research