Daniel Platt, Hovig Artinian, et al.
European Journal of Human Genetics
Background: Waterpipe smoking is a rising global public health epidemic perceived by many users to be less harmful, though its toxicity overlaps or even exceeds that of cigarette smoking. Short-term cardiovascular changes due to waterpipe smoking are well established, but longer-term health impacts are still not fully elucidated. Objective: We aim to investigate the association of waterpipe smoking with myocardial infarction among patients undergoing cardiac catheterization. Methods: The study was performed on Lebanese patients referred for cardiac catheterization. Patient’s blood was collected for metabolic measures and questionnaires were filled out to include socio-demographic, behavioral and pertinent medical characteristics of the study subjects. Results: Myocardial infarction is significantly and independently associated with waterpipe smoking, with odds ratio (OR) of 1.329 (95% CI: [1.04–1.68]; p =.021), which is lower than that for cigarette smoking (OR = 1.87, 95% CI: [1.63–2.15]; p <.001). Only diabetes showed significant association with waterpipe smoking among MI enrollees (OR = 1.66, 95%CI: [1.04–2.63]; p =.032). Conclusion: The study provides yet another evidence for the adverse cardiovascular effects of waterpipe smoking on a clinical level. The harmful effects of waterpipe smoking should be underscored by health care professionals.
Daniel Platt, Hovig Artinian, et al.
European Journal of Human Genetics
Daniel Platt, Laxmi Parida, et al.
Scientific Reports
Daniel Platt, Essa Hariri, et al.
Diabetology and Metabolic Syndrome
Irene M. Mullins, Mir S. Siadaty, et al.
Computers in Biology and Medicine