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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Hadeel Maksoud M.D.[2]
Overview
An effective measure for the primary prevention of Buerger's disease includes smoking cessation. This should include complete abstinence without the use of nicotine-containing anti-smoking aids, such as transdermal patches and gum. However, the use of bupropion and varenicline as a means of preventing cravings is permissible.
Primary Prevention
- An effective measure for the primary prevention of Buerger's disease includes smoking cessation.
- This should include complete abstinence without the use of nicotine-containing anti-smoking aids, such as transdermal patches and gum. However, the use of bupropion and varenicline as a means of preventing cravings is permissible.[1][2][3]
References
- ↑ Olin JW (September 2000). "Thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease)". N. Engl. J. Med. 343 (12): 864–9. doi:10.1056/NEJM200009213431207. PMID 10995867.
- ↑ Olin JW, Young JR, Graor RA, Ruschhaupt WF, Bartholomew JR (November 1990). "The changing clinical spectrum of thromboangiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease)". Circulation. 82 (5 Suppl): IV3–8. PMID 2225420.
- ↑ Ohta T, Ishioashi H, Hosaka M, Sugimoto I (January 2004). "Clinical and social consequences of Buerger disease". J. Vasc. Surg. 39 (1): 176–80. doi:10.1016/j.jvs.2003.08.006. PMID 14718836.