Abstract 63: The Smoking Paradox in Patients Hospitalized with Coronary Artery Disease: Findings from Get With The Guidelines - CAD [Poster Session I]
Conclusion: Smoking continues to be a major risk factor for presenting with CAD at a much younger age and with fewer risk factors. It is likely that the continued modest association with lower in-hospital mortality in smokers in this analysis after adjustment reflects residual or unmeasured confounding. This apparent smoker’s paradox in CAD should not be interpreted as a benefit of cigarette smoking.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Ali, S. F., Smith, E. E., Bhatt, D. L., Pan, W., Fonarow, G. C., Schwamm, L. H. Tags: Poster Session I Source Type: research
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