Comparison of CT-Determined Pulmonary Artery Diameter among Smokers and Non-smokers: A Cross-sectional Study
Introduction: Tobacco smoking is a common addiction in our society. The toxic chemical compounds present in tobacco smoke cause epithelial damage and inflammation of the airways. Chronic smoking results in the thickening of the pulmonary arterial wall and vasoconstriction, leading to the development...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2024-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/19186/67227_CE[Ra1]_F(SS)_QC(SD_RDW_IS)_PF1(AKA_OM)_PFA_NC(KM)_PN(OM).pdf |