Positive Relationships between Smoking and the Arterial Stiffness Index in Adults without Underlying Diseases
Objective: Smoking is a leading risk factor for various diseases including peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD is a form of cardiovascular disease that affects the blood vessels, resulting in vascular stiffness and occlusion. The ankle-brachial index (ABI) and cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) a...
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Prince of Songkla University
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Health Science and Medical Research (JHSMR) |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jhsmr.org/index.php/jhsmr/article/view/123 |