Smoking linked to increased risk of aneurysm recurrence after endovascular treatment

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Smoking linked to increased risk of aneurysm recurrence after endovascular treatment

 

August 17, 2017

In a new study, researchers report people who have experienced an aneurysm have another reason to quit smoking.

A history of smoking significantly increases the chance that survivors will experience recurrence of a brain aneurysm, according to a University of Michigan study.

Researchers say it's a serious reminder about the importance of smoking cessation, especially for patients who undergo endovascular aneurysm treatment.

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20170817/Smoking-linked-to-increased-risk-of-aneurysm-recurrence

[Frank Cannon]

Smoking is bad for you? Get the eff out!