Comparative effect of varenicline and nicotine patches on preventing repeat cardiovascular events.

Annelies L RobijnKristian B FilionMark Woodward Benjumin Hsu Clara Kayei ChowSallie-Anne PearsonLouisa JormMichael O FalsterAlys Havard

Published in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) (2023)

We found no difference between varenicline and prescription NRT patches in the risk of recurrent MACE. These results should be considered when determining the most appropriate choice of smoking cessation pharmacotherapy.

Keyphrases

smoking cessation
cardiovascular events
coronary artery disease
replacement therapy
cardiovascular disease
decision making
type diabetes