Smoking cessation and risk of recurrent cardiovascular events and mortality after a first manifestation of arterial disease

ConclusionsIrrespective of age at first CV event, cessation of smoking after a first CV event is related to a substantial lower risk of recurrent vascular events and all-cause mortality. Since smoking cessation is more effective in reducing CV risk than any pharmaceutical treatment of major risk factors, it should be a key objective for patients with vascular disease.
Source: American Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research