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Stopping smoking after myocardial infarction |
Burt A, Thornley P, Illingworth D, White P, Shaw TR, Turner R |
Lancet 1974 Feb 23;303(7852):304-306 |
clinical trial |
1/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: No; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
125 survivors of acute myocardial infarction were given a detailed explanation followed by firm advice to stop smoking. This was reinforced by written advice, and motivation was continued in a follow-up clinic. 62% were persuaded to stop, and have remained non-smokers for 1 to 3 years so far. By comparison, in a similar group of 85 patients, treated in the same coronary care unit but thereafter given conventional advice and not followed up, 27.5% were non-smokers 1 to 3 years later.
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