Key result
Cigarette smoking was associated with statistically significant differences in WBC, ESR, fibrinogen, and PCV compared to non-smokers (p<0.05).
Why the study?
Does cigarette smoking alter haemorheological parameters compared to non-smokers?
Population
90 subjects comprising 60 regular smokers (≥2 cigarettes/day) and 30 non-smoker controls
Comparison
Cigarette smoking (≥2 sticks per day) vs Non-smokers
Design
Case-control
Authors
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May contribute to smoking-related CV risk; leaves open causality in this case-control study.
Observational (n=90)
Does cigarette smoking alter haemorheological parameters compared to non-smokers?
p-value: p=<0.05
Cigarette smoking is associated with adverse changes in haemorheological parameters, which may contribute to increased cardiovascular and atherosclerotic risk.
Oke et al. (2012) conducted an observational in Cigarette smoking (n=90). Cigarette smoking vs. Non-smokers was evaluated on Haemorheological parameters (WBC, ESR, FIB, PCV) (p=<0.05). Cigarette smoking was associated with statistically significant differences in WBC, ESR, fibrinogen, and PCV compared to non-smokers (p<0.05).
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