Relation between saliva cotinine concentration, cigarette consumption, and blood pressure among smokers

Am J Cardiol. 1995 Jul 1;76(1):95-7. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(99)80813-3.

Abstract

In conclusion, we found no evidence of any reduction in blood pressure with greater smoking exposure. For smokers allowed to smoke in a natural manner before blood pressure assessment, greater smoking exposure indexed by saliva cotinine concentration is associated with higher systolic blood pressure levels.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blood Pressure*
  • Cotinine / analysis*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prospective Studies
  • Saliva / chemistry*
  • Smoking / physiopathology*

Substances

  • Cotinine