Smoking increases the risk of developing cardiovascular
diseases, which includes coronary heart
disease and stroke.
- Smoking damages the lining
of your arteries, leading to a build up of fatty material
(atheroma) which narrows the artery. This can cause angina,
a heart
attack or a stroke.
- The carbon monoxide in
tobacco smoke reduces the amount of oxygen in your blood. This means your
heart has to pump harder to supply the body with the oxygen it needs.
- The nicotine in cigarettes
stimulates your body to produce adrenaline, which makes your heart beat
faster and raises your blood pressure, making your heart work harder.
- Your blood is more likely to
clot, which increases your risk of having a heart attack or
stroke. Take a look at our cardiovascular
disease page to find out more about blood clots and the
damage they can do to your body.
To learn more join us at Heart Diseases Summit 2018
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