Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

The Role of Smoking Cessation in Vascular Disease Management

Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Lee Kirksey, MD, and J. Eduardo Corso, MD, examine the clinical impact of smoking on peripheral artery disease, aneurysmal disease and outcomes after vascular intervention, with emphasis on risk modification and evidence-based decision-making. The discussion highlights practical strategies for integrating smoking cessation conversations into patient visits, screening considerations and how nicotine use alters long-term procedural durability.

View smoking cessation resources.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/patient-education/hvti-resources/smoking-and-your-health

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