Influence of cigarette smoking on biventricular systolic function independent of respiratory function: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Cigarette smoking harms nearly every organ, including the heart and lungs. A comprehensive assessment of both cardiac and respiratory function is necessary for evaluating the direct effects of tobacco on the heart. However, few previous studies examining the effects of cigarette...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-10-01
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| Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-020-01732-6 |