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Smoking & Heart
Cardiovascular risk and support for cessation.
01How much does smoking really affect the heart?+
Importantly.
Smoking increases the risk of coronary heart disease, heart attack, stroke and peripheral artery disease.
It doesn't just affect the lungs. It is one of the most important cardiovascular risk factors that we can change.
02Does it make sense to stop after so many years?+
Yes.
Quitting smoking offers a cardiovascular benefit even after many years of smoking. The benefit starts after stopping and continues to increase over time.
03Is e-cigarette safe for the heart?+
It is not considered harmless.
Exposure to nicotine and other substances can affect the cardiovascular system. For cardiovascular health, the goal remains complete abstinence from tobacco and nicotine products.
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