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Tobacco-Derived Aldehydes, Platelets, And Thrombogenicity: Role Of Transient Receptor Potential Ankyrin-1., Andre D. Richardson
Tobacco-Derived Aldehydes, Platelets, And Thrombogenicity: Role Of Transient Receptor Potential Ankyrin-1., Andre D. Richardson
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the world’s leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Conventional smoking of tobacco cigarettes is the number one risk factor for onset of CVD. Active cigarette users as well as those individuals who are exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke are at increased risk of CVD. Studies have shown that conventional smoking significantly increases a user’s risk of thrombosis, atherosclerosis, peripheral arterial disease, and coronary artery disease. Any of these diseases may trigger myocardial infarctions, stroke, or hypertension that may lead to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. New and emerging electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), such as electronic cigarettes …