Association of waterpipe smoking with myocardial infarction and determinants of metabolic syndrome among catheterized patients.

Daniel E PlattEssa HaririPascale SalamehMariana HelouNada SabbahMahmoud MerhiElie ChammasWalid AmmarAntoine B AbcheePierre A Zalloua

Published in: Inhalation toxicology (2017)

The study provides yet another evidence for the adverse cardiovascular effects of waterpipe smoking on a clinical level. The harmful effects of waterpipe smoking should be underscored by health care professionals.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
smoking cessation
healthcare
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
heart failure
prognostic factors
left ventricular
emergency department
patient reported outcomes
skeletal muscle
health information
affordable care act