History of Cigarette Smoking and Heart Transplant Outcomes

The deleterious effects of cigarette smoking (CS) have been well documented. Active cigarette use is a relative contraindication for heart transplantation (HT) with a recommendation that candidates be abstinent for at least 6 months prior to HT. Animal studies have shown that a history of CS is associated with increased risk of allograft rejection. Our study examines the association of CS history and HT outcomes.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - July 31, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ramael Ohiomoba, Quentin R. Youmans, Ashley Ezema, Allen S. Anderson, Kamari Jackson, Edwin Mandieka, Duc T. Pham, Jonathan D. Rich, Clyde W. Yancy, Ike S. Okwuosa Tags: 496 Source Type: research