Why the study?
Does acute smoking alter the dynamic relationship between blood pressure and cerebral blood flow in humans?
Population
32 individuals (17 non-smokers and 15 habitual smokers with 13 ± 5 pack years)
Comparison
Acute smoking (smoking a single cigarette) vs Baseline and non-smokers
Design
Other
Follow-up
Acute (immediately after smoking a single cigarette)
Authors
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Acute smoking may alter cerebral hemodynamics; leaves open whether effects differ by smoking status or influence outcomes.
Does acute smoking alter the dynamic relationship between blood pressure and cerebral blood flow in humans?
Acute smoking alters the dynamic relationship between blood pressure and cerebral blood flow, potentially improving cerebral buffering against blood pressure changes despite reduced baroreflex sensitivity.
Peebles et al. (2013) studied this question.
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