The rise of e-cigarettes use among youth and young adults in our country has been declared a major public health concern by the US Surgeon General. E-cigarettes first entered the US market in 2006 and since then, it has been increasing in popularity. The National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) data showed a steep increase in […]
Traditional cigarette smoking is a risk factor for poor postoperative outcomes with preoperative abstinence reducing this risk. Smoking cessation is one component of the Enhanced Recovery After Cardiac Surgery (ERAS) multi-modality approach to preoperative optimization. The current guidelines recommend cessation (quitting smoking) four weeks prior to a scheduled operation. Smoking as a Major Risk Factor […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), also known as e-cigs, e-cigarettes, or vape pens, produce an aerosolized mixture (“vapor”) of nicotine and flavored liquid that is inhaled by its user. They are wildly popular. Their use has increased significantly over the last five years and they are now […]
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