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This consensus decision pathway aims to provide clinical guidance on tobacco cessation treatments.

April 29, 2026Open Access

2018 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Tobacco Cessation Treatment

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This consensus decision pathway aims to provide clinical guidance on tobacco cessation treatments.
Developed by a panel of experts in cardiovascular medicine and addiction
Reviewed existing literature on tobacco cessation methods and clinical strategies
Formulated recommendations based on consensus and current evidence.
Identified key interventions and strategies for effective tobacco cessation
Provided guidelines for healthcare providers to implement cessation tactics
Emphasized the importance of personalized treatment approaches.

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James L. Januzzi Jr, MD, FACC, Chair Tariq Ahmad, MD, MPH, FACC Brendan Everett, MD, FACC William Hucker, MD, PhD Dharam J. Kumbhani, MD, SM, FACC Joseph E. Marine, MD, FACC Pamela B. Morris, MD, FACC Robert N. Piana, MD, FACC Sunil V. Rao, MD, FACC Marielle Scherrer-Crosbie, MD, PhD

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