The smoker's paradox in acute coronary syndrome: Is it real?

Introduction: Smoking is associated with atherosclerotic disease, but there is controversy about its protective nature after acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Objective: To determine the impact of smoking on the presentation, treatment and outcome of ACS. Methods: We analyzed all consecutive patients w...

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Main Authors: Madalena Coutinho Cruz, Rita Ilhão Moreira, Ana Abreu, Ana Teresa Timóteo, Ramiro Sá Carvalho, Lurdes Ferreira, Rui Cruz Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-10-01
Series:Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0870255117306704