Szyszka Andrzej, Religa Lilianna, Fałdyga Jolanta
Przegl Lek. 2010;67(10):824-5.
Smoking is well established and important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Cessation of smoking clearly decreases the risk of cardiovascular events. Nicotine is known to be the addicting component of tobacco products. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) increases the probability of quitting smoking. Studies have indicating no increase in cardiovascular events in smokers with known cardiovascular disease.
吸烟是已被充分证实的心血管疾病重要风险因素。戒烟显然可降低心血管事件的风险。已知尼古丁是烟草制品中的成瘾成分。尼古丁替代疗法（NRT）可提高戒烟的可能性。研究表明，已知患有心血管疾病的吸烟者心血管事件并未增加。
