The harms of smoking on the heart and blood vessels:
The harms of smoking on the heart and blood vessels:
The harms of smoking almost do not leave any organ or part of the body without affecting it, including the heart, blood vessels, lungs, eyes, mouth, bones, bladder, reproductive organs, as well as the digestive system. But we will focus specifically on the harms of smoking on the heart and blood vessels.
How does #smoking affect the #heart and #blood_vessels?
#First, the many chemicals contained in tobacco are toxins and harm blood cells, and negatively affect heart functions in general and cause hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and increased risk of heart attacks.
#Second, smoking also affects the formation, structure, and functions of blood vessels.
All these factors combined increase the incidence of cardiovascular diseases such as:
1- Atherosclerosis:
It is a disease that occurs when a substance (composed of platelets, cholesterol, etc.) begins to accumulate on the walls of the arteries, leading to hardening of the artery walls and high blood pressure. Over time, this accumulated substance increases in thickness and hardness, leading to narrowing of the arteries and reducing the flow of oxygenated blood, which is extremely important for maintaining the health and functions of cells and organs.
2- Coronary artery stenosis:
When these substances accumulate in the coronary arteries of the heart and over time, these arteries narrow, causing chest pain, or what is known as angina, and may cause irregular heartbeats, or other symptoms that require consulting a cardiologist.
3- Hardening and narrowing of the arteries of the brain:
When the walls of the blood vessels that carry blood to the brain harden, the chances of strokes or other nervous system disorders increase
4- Hardening of the arteries of the extremities:
This disease may particularly affect the lower extremities, making it difficult for blood to reach the legs and feet, which may lead to difficulty walking and movement and may lead to gangrene and possible amputation of the leg.
How to quit smoking:
1. The necessity of maintaining the basic motivation to quit smoking and making it clear to the person.
2. Determine the appropriate time to quit smoking and choose the weekend, or the beginning of the month to quit
3. Inform those around you of the decision to quit smoking and ask for support and encouragement from them
4. Have a strong will and determination as much as possible to continue quitting
5. Seek help from a doctor to quit smoking, who in turn may prescribe special medications for this purpose (smoking cessation clinic).
6. Seek help from the experiences of those with experience and expertise in quitting smoking
