Short- and Mid-term Effects of Acute Coronary Syndromes on Smoking Behaviour, Factors Affecting Smoking Status and the Family Physicians' Role After Discharge

Alsancak A. D., Sengezer T., ALSANCAK Y., Dincer G., KIZILTUNÇ E., Ozkara A.

ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.21, no.6, pp.443-450, 2020 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/imj.galenos.2020.70457
  • Journal Name: ISTANBUL MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.443-450
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Cigarette smoking is one of the most important preventable risk factors for atherosclerotic diseases. This study aims to assess the smoking behaviour after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and aims to delineate the factors affecting smoking status after discharge.