Naslov
Transcranial Doppler in Smoking Ralapse Prevention Strategy

Autori
Blažić-Čop, Nevenka ; Šerić, Vesna ; Bašić, Vanja ; Thaller, Nikica ; Demarin, Vida

Izvornik
Collegium Antroplogicum (0350-6134) 25 (2001), 1; 289-294

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Transcranial Doppler; smoking; prevention; diagnostics

Sažetak
Nicotine dependance is a progressive, chronic, relapsing disorder. Nicotine is the principal and most potent psychopharmacologically active component of tobacco smoke. Through activation of nicotine receptors in central nervous system, nicotine can lead to tolerance and dependance. Cessation of smoking is followed by severe pathophysiologic withdrawal and long-term craving. TCD measurement of cerebral blood flow velocity (BFV) and nicotine dependance degree measured by Fragestrom guestionnaire was analyzed in relation to smoking relapse. This study includes 47 participants (25 females and 22 males) included in Breathe Free Plan To Stop Smoking in Non Smoking School in Zagreb. Measuring cerebral floow velocity by transcranial Doppler in smokers showed the practical validity in prediction of smoking relapse.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Javno zdravstvo i zdravstvena zaštita

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