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Can You Use Nicotine Replacement Therapy In Myocardial Infarction?
can you use nicotine replacement therapy in the acute phase of a myocardial infarction? can you use nicotine replacement therapy in the acute phase of a myocardial infarction?
Tue, 15 Dec 2009
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bockar's
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I had a Myocardial Infarction in 2004 and whilst waiting for Angioplasty and Stenting I was allowed Nicotine gum (I only used it for a week then gave that up to) I haven't smoked since 12th July 2004......................Go for it!
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