2024 ESC Congress study finds quitting smoking halves heart attack risk in coronary artery disease patients, reducing MACE by 44%.

Study at ESC Congress 2024 showed quitting smoking nearly halves risk of heart attacks in patients with coronary artery disease, while cutting down has minimal impact. Research on 32,378 patients revealed quitting after diagnosis significantly improved cardiovascular outcomes & reduced risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 44%. Study emphasizes importance of quitting at diagnosis to support patients.

August 29, 2024
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