EPISODE · Oct 24, 2025 · 12 MIN
Nicotine, Heart Surgery, Maternal PFAS exposure and Blood Pressure
from TT HealthWatch · host Christina Acosta
Program notes:0:40 Nicotine reduction for various subgroups1:40 Native American and Alaskan populations benefit most2:42 Black, rural populations 10 million lives saved3:40 19-39 million life years saved4:00 Food insecurity and blood pressure5:00 Food vouchers most successful6:00 May be more involved and motivated6:35 PFAS and infant brain architecture7:35 Children assessed with MRI8:30 Didn't correct for various factors9:31 Other types of plasticized chemicals9:50 Afib after cardiac surgery10:50 Only found with implantable monitor11:50 Very short duration of afib12:51 End
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This week's topics include benefits of nicotine reduction in cigarettes, new onset afib after heart surgery, brain structure in infants after maternal PFAS exposure, and food insecurity and blood pressure.
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