The effects of smokeless tobacco 'Maras powder' and smoking on aortic elasticity in young adults

• Main Authors: Arif Süner (Author), Durmuş Eren Cabioğlu (Author), Hakan Kaya (Author), Sedat Köroğlu (Author), Gülizar Sökmen (Author), Abdullah Sökmen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: KARE Publishing, 2014-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives: Stiffness index beta (SIB), aortic strain (AS) and distensibility (AD) are the parameters used to assess elasticity of the aorta, and can be measured by non-invasive method such as echocardiography. In this study, we aimed to analyse the effects of Maraş powder and smoking on aortic sti...