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Cardiovascular Disease
New cardiovascular disease study findings reported from Stanford University
December 22nd, 2008
According to a study from the United States, "Patients with cardiovascular disease who stop smoking lower their risk of subsequent morbidity and mortality. However, patients who have suffered a myocardial infarction (MI) are more likely to be depressed than the general population, which may make smoking cessation more difficult." "Poor social support may also make smoking cessation more difficult for some patients. This study examines the effect of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for depression, low perceived social support or both on smoking behavior in post-MI patients. Participants were 1233 patients with a history of smoking enrolled in the Enhancing Recovery in...
Source: Cardiovascular Week (2008-12-22)
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