title: [Nicotine replacement therapy in cardiovascular disease].
abstract: 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.
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Szyszka
authors.forename: Lilianna
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Religa
authors.forename: Jolanta
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fałdyga
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015897:Comorbidity; D006801:Humans; D009538:Nicotine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000453:epidemiology*; D016540:Smoking Cessation / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000074606:Smoking Prevention
chemical_list: D009538:Nicotine