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Liu Q, Xiang H, Chen S, Ouyang J, Liu H, Zhang J, Chai Y, Gao P, Zhang X, Fan J, Zheng X, Lu H. Associations between Life's Essential 8 and abdominal aortic calcification among US Adults: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1090. [PMID: 38641579 PMCID: PMC11031939 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18622-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular health (CVH) and abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) are closely linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) and related mortality. However, the relationship between CVH metrics via Life's Essential 8 (LE8) and AAC remains unexplored. METHODS The study analyzed data from the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) cohort, which included adults aged 40 or above. The research used the LE8 algorithm to evaluate CVH. Semi-quantitative AAC-24 scoring techniques were employed to assess AAC, categorized into no calcification, mild to moderate calcification, and severe calcification. RESULTS The primary analysis involved 2,478 participants. Following adjustments for multiple factors, the LE8 score exhibited a significant association with ACC risk (Mild-moderate ACC: 0.87, 95% CI: 0.81,0.93; Severe ACC: 0.77, 95% CI: 0.69,0.87, all P < 0.001), indicating an almost linear dose-response relationship. Compared to the low CVH group, the moderate CVH group showed lower odds ratios (OR) for mild-moderate and severe calcification (OR = 0.78, 95% CI: 0.61-0.99, P = 0.041; OR = 0.68, 95% CI: 0.46-0.99, P = 0.047, respectively). Moreover, the high CVH group demonstrated even lower ORs for mild-moderate and severe calcification (OR = 0.46, 95% CI: 0.31, 0.69, P < 0.001; OR = 0.29, 95% CI: 0.14, 0.59, P = 0.001, respectively). Interactions were found between chronic kidney disease (CKD) condition, history of CVD, marital status and CVH metrics to ACC. Participants without CKD exhibited a more pronounced negative association between the CVH metric and both mild-moderate and severe ACC. Those lacking a history of CVD, and never married/widowed/divorced/separated showed a stronger negative association between the CVH metric and severe ACC. CONCLUSIONS The novel CVH metrics demonstrated an inverse correlation with the risk of AAC. These findings suggest that embracing improved CVH levels may assist in alleviating the burden of ACC.
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- Quanjun Liu
- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, No. 138, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, China
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- Center for Experimental Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences of Central, South University, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, No. 138, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, No. 138, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, No. 138, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, No. 138, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, China
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- Department of Biochemistry, School of Life Sciences of Central, South University, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, No. 138, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Cardiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, No. 138, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
- Department of Cardiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, No. 138, Tongzipo Road, Yuelu District, Changsha, China.
- Center for Experimental Medicine, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha, China.
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Hamadi N, Al-Salam S, Beegam S, Zaaba NE, Elzaki O, Nemmar A. Impact of prolonged exposure to occasional and regular waterpipe smoke on cardiac injury, oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in male mice. Front Physiol 2024; 15:1286366. [PMID: 38370014 PMCID: PMC10869456 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1286366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/20/2024] Open
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Regular waterpipe smoking (Reg-WPS) is well recognized for its deleterious effect on the heart. However, there is a paucity of experimental studies on the impact of occasional waterpipe smoking (Occ-WPS), also known as nondaily smoking, versus Reg-WPS on cardiac homeostasis, and the mechanisms underlying these effects. Hence, we aimed, in the present study, to investigate the effect of Occ-WPS (30 min/day, 1 day/week) versus Reg-WPS (30 min/day, 5 days/week) for 6 months on systolic blood pressure (SBP), cardiac injury, oxidative markers, chemokines, proinflammatory cytokines, DNA damage and mitochondrial function compared with air (control) exposed mice. Our results show that SBP was increased following exposure to either Occ-WPS or Reg-WPS compared with air-exposed mice. Moreover, we found that only Reg-WPS induced a significant elevation in the levels of troponin I, brain natriuretic peptide, lactate dehydrogenase, and creatine phosphokinase. However, the atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) was significantly increased in both Occ-WPS and Reg-WPS groups. Compared with air-exposed mice, the levels of lipid peroxidation, reduced glutathione and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 were only significantly augmented in the Reg-WPS. However, catalase, superoxide dismutase, and CXCL1 were significantly increased in both Occ-WPS and Reg-WPS. The concentrations of the adhesion molecules E-selectin, vascular cell adhesion molecule-1, and intercellular adhesion molecule-1 were solely elevated in the heart of mice exposed to Reg-WPS. Similarly, the concentrations of interleukin-1β and tumor necrosis factor α were only significantly augmented in the Reg-WPS. However, both Occ-WPS and Reg-WPS triggered significant augmentation in the levels of IL17 and DNA damage compared to the control groups. Furthermore, while Occ-WPS induced a slight but statistically insignificant elevation in the concentrations of mammalian targets of rapamycin and nuclear factor erythroid-derived 2-like 2 (Nrf2) expression, Reg-WPS exposure increased their levels substantially, in addition to p53 and mitochondrial complexes II & III, and IV activities compared with air-exposed mice. In conclusion, our findings show that while the long-term Occ-WPS exposure induced an elevation of SBP, ANP, antioxidant enzymes, IL17, CXCL1, and cardiac DNA damage, Reg-WPS exposure was consistently associated with the elevation of SBP and occurrence of cardiac damage, inflammation, oxidative stress, DNA damage and mitochondrial dysfunction.
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- Naserddine Hamadi
- Department of Life and Environmental Sciences, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Chami HA, Diab M, Zaouk N, Arnaout S, Mitchell GF, Isma'eel H, Shihadeh A. Central and Peripheral Hemodynamics in Young Adults Who Use Water Pipes and the Acute Effects of Water-Pipe Use. Chest 2023; 164:1481-1491. [PMID: 37541338 DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2023.07.070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tobacco use via water pipe (commonly referred to as water-pipe smoking [WPS]) is popular among young adults globally and exposes those who smoke to toxicants. RESEARCH QUESTION Is WPS associated with impaired measures of arterial function and does WPS acutely impair these measures in young adults? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS We assessed heart rate (HR), brachial and aortic BP, HR-adjusted augmentation index (AI), and carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (CFPWV) in 62 individuals who use water pipes and 34 individuals who have never used a water pipe recruited from the community (mean age, 22.5 ± 3.0 years; 48% female). Measurements were obtained before and after an outdoor session of WPS among participants who use water pipes and among the control group of participants who have never used a water pipe. Measurements were compared after vs before exposure and between those who use and those who do not use water pipes, adjusting for possible confounders using linear regression. RESULTS Participants who use water pipes and control participants had similar demographic characteristics. BP and HR increased acutely after WPS (brachial systolic BP by 4.13 mm Hg [95% CI, 1.91-6.36 mm Hg]; aortic systolic BP by 2.31 mm Hg [95% CI, 0.28-4.33 mm Hg]; brachial diastolic BP by 3.69 mm Hg [95% CI, 1.62-5.77 mm Hg]; aortic diastolic BP by 3.03 mm Hg [95% CI, 0.74-5.33 mm Hg]; and HR by 7.75 beats/min [95% CI, 5.46-10.04 beats/min]), but not in the control group. AI was significantly higher in participants who use water pipes compared with those who do not (9.02% vs 3.06%; P = .03), including after adjusting for BMI and family history of cardiovascular disease (β = 6.12; 95% CI, 0.55-11.69; P = .03) and when assessing habitual tobacco use via water-pipe extent (water pipes used/day × water-pipe use duration) in water-pipe-years (β = 2.51/water-pipe-year; 95% CI, 0.10-4.92/water-pipe-year; P = .04). However, CFPWV was similar in those who use water pipes and those who do not, and AI and CFPWV did not change acutely after WPS. INTERPRETATION In apparently healthy young individuals from the community, habitual WPS was associated with increased AI, a predictor of cardiovascular risk, and one WPS session acutely increased HR and brachial and aortic BP.
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- Hassan A Chami
- School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; School of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
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- School of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- School of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- School of Engineering, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Mahmoud E, Eliwa A, Elsalakawi Y, Al-emadi A, Mahmood F, Al-Qahtani N, Al-Mannai W, Farooqui HH, Zughaier SM. Assessing the risk of cardiovascular diseases in relation to shisha smoking among adults in Qatar: An analytical cross-sectional study. Tob Induc Dis 2023; 21:21. [PMID: 36777291 PMCID: PMC9909683 DOI: 10.18332/tid/156678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Tobacco smoking is a preventable cause of disease and death worldwide. Shisha has become a popular method of smoking tobacco. In Qatar, the prevalence of smoking in 2019 was 25.2%, of which 20.9% was smoking shisha. Shisha smoking is thought to have a harmful effect on the cardiovascular system. The main objective of this study was to understand the relationship between shisha smoking and cardiovascular disease risks. METHODS All data were obtained from the Qatar Biobank (QBB). The study population consisted of 1045 individuals, which included cases defined as participants who had a history of angina, heart attack and/or stroke and their matched healthy controls for age and gender. The measurement of both the exposure and the outcome was done through the survey provided by QBB. A conditional logistic regression model was used to assess the association between smoking and cardiovascular disease (CVD), and adjusted odds ratio (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated after adjusting for covariates. RESULTS After adjusting for hypertension diagnosis, diabetes diagnosis, dyslipidemia diagnosis, abdominal obesity, and sedentary lifestyle, exclusive shisha smokers had 1.65 times higher odds of reporting cardiovascular disease diagnoses compared to non-smokers (95% CI: 0.71-1.91). Dual shisha and cigarette smokers also had 1.47 times higher odds of reporting cardiovascular disease diagnoses compared to non-smokers (95% CI: 0.88-2.45). CVD cases had a younger median age of initial shisha smoking compared to controls (20 years vs 25 years, p=0.003). CONCLUSIONS Shisha smoking was associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease. However, this association did not reach the level of statistical significance within this study. A finding to consider that showed strong evidence is the younger age of initial shisha smoking in cases. Further studies are needed to demonstrate the true relationship between shisha smoking and cardiovascular disease.
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- Elhassan Mahmoud
- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Population Medicine Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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- Basic Medical Sciences Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar
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Mahfooz K, Vasavada AM, Joshi A, Pichuthirumalai S, Andani R, Rajotia A, Hans A, Mandalia B, Dayama N, Younas Z, Hafeez N, Bheemisetty N, Patel Y, Tumkur Ranganathan H, Sodala A. Waterpipe Use and Its Cardiovascular Effects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Case-Control, Cross-Sectional, and Non-Randomized Studies. Cureus 2023; 15:e34802. [PMID: 36915837 PMCID: PMC10008028 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.34802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023] Open
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Approximately 100 million people globally smoke cigarettes, making it a significant and quickly spreading global tobacco epidemic. Substance use disorders are frequently evaluated by non-randomized studies. Tobacco use and its impacts on the cardiovascular system were the subjects of a comprehensive search across five electronic databases: Cochrane, MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, and PubMed. The findings demonstrated that waterpipe smokers in comparison to non-smokers have immediate elevations in heart rate and blood pressure, lower levels of high-density lipoprotein, higher levels of low-density lipoprotein, higher levels of triglycerides, higher levels of fasting blood glucose, and a higher heart rate. Users of waterpipes and cigarettes had similar average heart rates, blood pressure, and lipid levels, with the exception that waterpipe smokers had greater total cholesterol. Smoking a waterpipe has significant negative effects on the cardiovascular system comparable to cigarette smoking, and non-randomized studies proved to yield substantial evidence related to its cardiovascular effects. Such study designs can be used to evaluate substance use and its cardiovascular impact.
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- Kamran Mahfooz
- Internal Medicine, Lincoln Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Internal Medicine, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA.,Medicine, Shri M. P. Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar, IND
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- Medicine, B. J. (Byramjee Jeejeebhoy) Medical, Ahmedabad, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Jeevandhara Hospital, Jamnagar, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, USA
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- House Officer, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital and Medical College, Sion Mumbai, Mumbai, IND
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- Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, USA
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- Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK
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- Pediatrics, California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences & Psychology, Fairfield, USA
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- Medicine, Gujarat Cancer Society Medical College, Ahmedabad, IND
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- Medicine, Shri M. P. Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar, IND
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Chami HA, Houjeij N, Makki M, Itani L, Tamim H, Al Mulla A, Celli B, Zeineldine S. Increased airway resistance among exclusive waterpipe smokers detected using impulse oscillometry. Ann Thorac Med 2023; 18:23-30. [PMID: 36968332 PMCID: PMC10034824 DOI: 10.4103/atm.atm_165_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Waterpipe smoking is increasing in popularity, yet the evidence implicating waterpipe smoking in lung disease is limited. We hypothesized that impulse oscillometry (IOS) would detect airway abnormalities in waterpipe smokers (WPS). METHODS We studied 210 participants, 40 years or older, from the community, of whom 92 were exclusive WPS and 118 were never-smokers. Waterpipe smoking history was assessed using a validated questionnaire. All participants underwent spirometry, and IOS and absolute and percentage predicted results (for age, sex, height, and weight) were compared between WPS and nonsmokers. The association of IOS parameters with waterpipe smoking duration and extent (waterpipe smoked/day * smoking duration) was evaluated using linear regression. RESULTS WPS smoked on average 1.8 ± 1.2 waterpipes/day, over an average duration of 23.3 ± 39.8 years. WPS and nonsmokers were largely asymptomatic and had similar age, body mass index, sex distribution, and spirometric values. Nevertheless, WPS had higher IOS measured resistance at 5Hz compared to nonsmokers, (0.53 ± 0.2 vs. 0.48 ± 0.2 kPa/L/s, P = 0.03) and higher percentage-predicted resistance (124.5 ± 36.3 vs. 115.7% ± 35.6%, P = 0.04). Waterpipe smoking duration was also associated with resistance (β = 0.04 kPa/L/s/year, P = 0.01) and with percentage-predicted resistance (β = 0.05/year, P = 0.02). Waterpipe smoking extent was associated with resistance (β = 0.009 kPa/L/s/waterpipe-year, P = 0.04), while the association with percentage-predicted resistance was near significance (β = 0.009/waterpipe-year, P = 0.07). CONCLUSIONS Waterpipe smoking is associated with increased airway resistance assessed by IOS but not by spirometry in largely asymptomatic individuals from the community.
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- Hassan A. Chami
- School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America, Beirut, Lebanon
- Department of Medicine and Clinical Research Institute, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Nephrology, Saint Louis University, St Louis, Missouri, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Research Institute, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Research Institute, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Research Institute, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
- College of Medicine, Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Tobacco Control Center, WHO Collaborative Center, Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
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- Department of Medicine and Clinical Research Institute, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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AlMulla A, Kouyoumjian S, Maisonneuve P, Cheema S, Mamtani R. Waterpipe smoking: Results from a population-based study in
Qatar. Tob Induc Dis 2022; 20:61. [PMID: 35836909 PMCID: PMC9227603 DOI: 10.18332/tid/149907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Waterpipe smoking is common in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and is becoming more prevalent in Qatar. To better plan waterpipe smoking control strategies we aimed to: 1) determine the prevalence of waterpipe smoking and explore its patterns in Qatar; 2) describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to smoking behaviors; 3) recognize locations of waterpipe smoking and symptoms experienced during waterpipe sessions; and 4) evaluate the frequency of waterpipe smoking and the initiation age. METHODS We analyzed the data of a 7921 population-based survey of adults aged ≥18 years (nationals and expatriates), conducted in Qatar between March and December 2019. Out of 7105 surveys collected, 6904 were complete and included in the analysis. RESULTS Of the 6904, 570 (8.3%; 95% CI: 7.7–9.0) were waterpipe tobacco smokers, 425 (10.6%) males and 145 (5.1%) females. The highest prevalence of waterpipe smoking was reported among people aged 18–24 years (10.6%). Of the 575 waterpipe smokers, 56.3% (n=324) were exclusive waterpipe smokers. Use of other tobacco products among waterpipe smokers was higher among Qataris (52.3%) than expatriates (37.7%). Waterpipe cafés were the most common location for waterpipe smoking, however, females preferred restaurants; 83.3% reported that waterpipe smoking is harmful, while 39.3% considered that it is less harmful than cigarette smoking. CONCLUSIONS Waterpipe smoking prevalence is considerably high in Qatar, the second form of tobacco used. The formulation of new policies and enforcement of regulatory restrictions on waterpipe smoking are essential to reduce its uptake. Expansion in tobacco cessation services for women and poly-tobacco users is needed.
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- Ahmad AlMulla
- Tobacco Control Center, WHO Collaborating Center for Treating Tobacco Dependence, Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Tobacco Control Center, WHO Collaborating Center for Treating Tobacco Dependence, Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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- Unit of Clinical Epidemiology, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, European Institute of Oncology, Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Healthcare, Milan, Italy
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- Institute for Population Health, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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- Institute for Population Health, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar
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Elbejjani M, Wahab K, El Hachem R, Tanielian M, Feghali L, Assaf G. Knowledge and attitude towards Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in a low- to middle-income country: a cross-sectional survey among Lebanese middle-aged and older adults. Psychogeriatrics 2021; 21:699-708. [PMID: 34107555 DOI: 10.1111/psyg.12722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Revised: 04/05/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Despite the growing burden of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs) and prior findings of important gaps in research on ADRD knowledge, very few studies have assessed ADRD knowledge in these populations. This study evaluates the knowledge and attitudes towards ADRD among Lebanese middle-aged and older adults. METHOD Participants aged ≥ 40 (n = 215) attending primary care clinics at a large medical centre in Lebanon completed the Alzheimer's Disease Knowledge Scale (ADKS), an attitude scale, and the Duke University Religion Index. RESULTS ADRD knowledge accuracy was 61.5% (mean score = 18.6 out of 30 (SD = 3.05)). Items with the least correct answers were related to caregiving and risk factors (≤9% and ≤28%). Overall, participants had tolerant views concerning ADRD; the least positive views were regarding living with people with ADRD. Older age, lower educational attainment, and higher religiosity scores were associated with poorer knowledge and attitudes. CONCLUSION Results highlight the need for awareness and preventive efforts that address misconceptions about modifiable risk factors and living with ADRD, especially given that the burden of caregiving for older adults often falls on family members in Lebanon and other LMIC countries.
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- Martine Elbejjani
- Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.,Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Chami HA, Isma'eel H, Mitchel GF, Tamim H, Makki M, Berbari A, Al Mulla A. The association of waterpipe smoking with arterial stiffness and wave reflection in a community-based sample. Blood Press 2021; 30:300-309. [PMID: 34236258 DOI: 10.1080/08037051.2021.1947778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE The evidence linking waterpipe smoking to cardiovascular disease is limited. We evaluated the association of waterpipe smoking (WPS) with arterial stiffness and wave reflection measured by augmentation pressure (AP), augmentation index (AIx), and carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (CFPWV), which are validated predictors of cardiovascular disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS Community-based, cross-sectional study including 205 exclusive waterpipe smokers and 199 matched never-smokers aged 35 years or older (mean age 51.7 ± 8.9 years, 36% females). Smoking and its extent were assessed using a validated questionnaire and urine cotinine levels. CFPWV, AP, AIx (AP/aortic pulse pressure) and heart rate adjusted AIx (AIx@75) were determined using tonometry and compared between smokers and non-smokers, and the association of WPS with tonometry measures was assessed using linear regression adjusting for possible confounders. RESULTS Waterpipe smokers and non-smokers had similar mean age and sex distribution. Compared to non-smokers, waterpipe smokers had significantly higher adjusted AP (10.5 ± 3.9 vs. 9.4 ± 3.9 mmHg respectively; p = 0.01), AIx (28.1 ± 8.4 vs. 25.7 ± 8.5% respectively; p = 0.01) and AIx@75 (24.2 ± 8.7 vs. 21.8 ± 8.9% respectively; p = 0.01). AIx was significantly associated with WPS extent, measured by a number of waterpipe smoked/day (β = 1.04/waterpipe, 95%CI:[0.50-1.58]), duration of waterpipe smoking (β = 0.77/10-years, 95%CI:[0.16-1.38]), their products in waterpipe-years (β = 0.30/10-waterpipe-year, 95%CI:[0.12-0.47]) and plasma cotinine (β = 0.56/100 ng/ml, 95%CI:[0.14-0.98]), adjusting for possible confounders, and so were AP and AIx@75. CFPWV however, was not associated with waterpipe smoking. CONCLUSION In a community-based sample, exclusive WPS and its extent were associated with a dose-dependent increase in AIx and AP, accounting for other risk factors, suggesting that waterpipe smokers are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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- Hassan A Chami
- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Tobacco Control Center-WHO Collaborative Center, Department of Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
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Chen L, Vavrenyuk A, Ren JH, Desai P, Bahgat J, Bernstein MA, Ebright MI, Gowda M, Rose S, Fallahi A, Stainken B, Hsi DH. Prognostic Value of Coronary Artery Calcification Identified by the Semi-quantitative Weston Method in the Emergency Room or Other Hospitalized Patients. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:684292. [PMID: 34222379 PMCID: PMC8248783 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.684292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Background: Coronary artery calcification (CAC) may provide insight to the patients' coronary artery disease (CAD) risks and influence early intervention. With increasing use of non-gated CT scans in clinical practice, the visual coronary artery scoring system (Weston Method) could quickly provide clinicians with important information of CAC for patient triage and management. Methods: We retrospectively studied the available CT imaging data and estimated CAC burden using the Weston method in 493 emergency room or other hospitalized patients. The Weston scores were calculated by the sum of the score for each vessel including the left main, left anterior descending, left circumflex artery and right coronary artery (range 0-12). The primary endpoint was a composite of the major adverse cardiac events (MACEs), including cardiac death, myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary revascularization. Results: During a median follow-up of 85 months, a total of 25 (5.1%) MACE were recorded and 57 (11.2%) patients died from any causes. Detectable CAC was most common (96%) in the left anterior descending coronary arteries. Multivariable analysis showed that CAC total scores were independent predictors for MACE and all-cause mortality. Receiver operating characteristic analysis showed that CAC total score ≥5 was the optimal cutoff value for predicting MACEs. Conclusions: In the emergency room and hospitalized patients, the semi-quantitation of CAC burden using the Weston score system was related to the long-term cardiovascular outcomes including mortality. Clinicians and radiologists should maximize the value of non-contrast chest CT images by reporting CAC details.
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- Lu Chen
- Department of Ultrasound, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
- Heart and Vascular Institute, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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- Department of Radiology, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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- Office of Research, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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- Heart and Vascular Institute, Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT, United States
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Al-Amri A, Ghalilah K, Al-Harbi A, Al-Dubai SAR, Al-Ghamdi S, Al-Zalabani A. Waterpipe smoking and the risk of myocardial infarction: A hospital-based case-control study. Tob Induc Dis 2020; 17:87. [PMID: 31889949 PMCID: PMC6900875 DOI: 10.18332/tid/114074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2019] [Revised: 10/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The prevalence of waterpipe smoking is increasing globally. The involvement of waterpipe smoking as an independent risk factor for the development of myocardial infarction is an area in need of further research. Our study examines the possible relationship between waterpipe smoking and myocardial infarction. METHODS In this incident case-control study, we enrolled 148 cases with myocardial infarction and 148 participants in the control group. Using logistic regression models, odds ratios and 95% CIs were calculated for the association between waterpipe smoking and myocardial infarction, while adjusting for possible confounders. RESULTS Myocardial infarction was associated significantly with current waterpipe smoking (OR=4.08; 95% CI: 1.37–12.10), ever waterpipe smoking (OR=3.6; 95% CI: 1.31–10.19), and exclusive waterpipe smoking (OR=10.26; 95% CI: 2.22–47.29). Exclusive cigarette smoking was also associated significantly with the development of myocardial infarction (OR=4.6; 95% CI: 1.98–11.04). CONCLUSIONS Waterpipe smoking is associated with myocardial infarction. Our findings reveal the need for targeted interventions to reduce the prevalence of this globally spreading form of tobacco smoking.
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- Abdulmajeed Al-Amri
- Public Health Department, Ministry of Health, Al-Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Internal Medicine Department, Al-Madinah Specialist Hospital, Al-Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Dermatology, Ohud Hospital, Al-Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Joint Program of Family Medicine, Ministry of Health, Al-Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.,Saudi Board of Preventive Medicine, Ministry of Health, Al-Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Cardiology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Maziak W, Osibogun O, Asfar T. Waterpipe smoking: the pressing need for risk communication. Expert Rev Respir Med 2019; 13:1109-1119. [PMID: 31519113 PMCID: PMC7004232 DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2019.1668271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Introduction: Waterpipe (WP) smoking is an important public health problem that is rapidly evolving globally. Much of WP spread among youth is perpetuated by a misperception of reduced harms compared to cigarettes. Increasing awareness about WP smoking harms through health warning labels (HWLs) represents a promising policy and regulatory strategy to curb WP smoking. Areas covered: Peer-reviewed publications indexed in PubMed and CINAHL were searched in March 2019. This review focuses on the current knowledge of WP smoking characteristics, its spread and patterns of use globally, and some of the major WP-related health effects. This knowledge is utilized to advance a promising policy and regulatory avenue to curb WP smoking by increasing awareness of its potential harms through HWLs. It also addresses product configuration and unique features that influence the adaptation of HWLs for WP smoking. Expert opinion: HWLs are effective in communicating smoking-related risks to WP smokers in a way that affects their smoking behavior and experience as well as interest in quitting. Although based on limited data, the WP device appears to be a promising location for HWLs as it offers prolonged contact with smokers and those surrounding them.
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- Wasim Maziak
- Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
- Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic
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- Department of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, Florida International University, Miami, FL, USA
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- Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic
- Division of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health Sciences, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA
- Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Rababa’h AM, Bsoul RW, Alkhatatbeh MJ, Alzoubi KH, Khabour OF. Waterpipe tobacco smoke distresses cardiovascular biomarkers in mice: alterations in protein expression of metalloproteinases, endothelin and myeloperoxidase. Inhal Toxicol 2019; 31:99-106. [DOI: 10.1080/08958378.2019.1606366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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- Abeer M. Rababa’h
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Pratiti R, Mukherjee D. Epidemiology and Adverse Consequences of Hookah/Waterpipe Use: A Systematic Review. Cardiovasc Hematol Agents Med Chem 2019; 17:82-93. [PMID: 31483237 DOI: 10.2174/1871525717666190904151856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 08/15/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Hookah smoking is becoming a popular trend globally. Waterpipe smoking is the second most prevalent form of alternate tobacco products. The rapid increase in hookah use is because of the misconception prevalent in society that hookah smoking is less harmful than cigarette smoking. Smoking ban policies had given impetus of switching from cigarette smoking to alternate tobacco products like waterpipe. Hookah users regard hookah to be more socially acceptable, less stigmatizing with flavors and to alleviate cigarette craving symptoms. Newer basic science research on animal models and human cells has shown consistently mutagenic, oxidative, and inflammatory changes that could cause possible health effects of premalignant oral lesion and chronic diseases like atherosclerosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Studies on the chemistry of waterpipe smoke had shown alarming results with the smoke containing seven carcinogens, 39 central nervous system depressants, and 31 respiratory irritants. Enormous data exist showing waterpipe smoking causing various health effects. Hookah smoking effects on cardiovascular disease is additive with hookah containing a significant amount of nicotine, tar, and heavy metals causing both acute and chronic effects on the cardiovascular system. These effects include increased heart rate, blood pressure, prevalence of coronary heart disease, heart failure, ST-segment elevation myocardial ischemia, recurrent ischemia, and worse outcomes including mortality related to these diseases. The objectives of the review are to assess the factor associated with the increasing use of hookah, its health effects, options for hookah smoking cessation, and public health policy initiatives to mitigate waterpipe use.
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- Rebecca Pratiti
- McLaren HealthCare, G-3245 Beecher Rd, Flint, MA 48532, United States
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- Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Department of Internal Medicine, El Paso, TX 79905, United States
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