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M. Goma Fastone

Publications (2)

Haemodynamic Responses to Tobacco Smoke Inhalation in Male Adolescents in Lusaka, Zambia

Chikopela Theresa & M. Goma Fastone · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2015

Background: Tobacco smoke is said to cause changes in the levels of catecholamines in the blood, this leads to an increase in blood pressure and heart rate. This is due to nicotine which has also been noted to cause a decrease in vasodilatory activities leading to an increase in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2015/22969

Effects of Smoking on Arterial Stiffness in Male Adolescents in Lusaka, Zambia

Chikopela Theresa & M. Goma Fastone · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2015

Background: Tobacco smoke is harmful to health. In the acute phase it causes changes in the cardiovascular system that result in increase in blood pressure (BP). An increase in arterial stiffness due to arteriolar endothelial dysfunction has been cited among the causes. Pulse Wav...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2015/19292