Change in Smoking Behavior and Outcome After Ischemic Stroke: Post-Hoc Analysis of the SPS3 Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cigarette smoking is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including ischemic stroke. The literature regarding the rate of persistent smoking after acute ischemic stroke and its effect on subsequent cardiovascular events is scarce. With this study, we aimed to report the rate of persistent smoking after ischemic stroke and the association between smoking status and major cardiovascular outcomes.

Methods

This is a post-hoc analysis of the SPS3 trial (Secondary Prevention of Small Subcortical Strokes). Patients were divided into 4 groups based on smoking status at trial enrollment: (1) never smokers, (2) former smokers, (3) smokers who quit at 3 months, and (4) persistent smokers. The primary outcome is a major adverse cardiovascular events composite of st

SUBMITTER: Anadani M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10050138 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature