Angioplasty Quality Indicators
Smoking Cessation Advice
Smoking is a modifiable risk factor for heart disease. National guidelines strongly recommend smoking counseling to help people to quit smoking (National Cancer Institute (NCI) Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use). Tobacco Cessation Guidelines from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) provide helpful tips on smoking cessation for patients.
Does UVA provide angioplasty patients with information on smoking cessation prior to discharge?
Yes. At UVA, all angioplasty patients who smoke are given the opportunity at discharge to receive information, helpful tips, resources and literature on smoking cessation.
