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The reason is that smokers have a higher
risk of heart disease than normal. 

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Dr. Utaji, a cardiology expert in India,
warns that even if you only smoke 

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a few cigarettes a day, 

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your risk of heart disease is still
2-4 times higher than normal. 

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First, more than 7,000 chemicals in
cigarette smoke destroy the vascular endothelium, 

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creating conditions for plaque to accumulate and cause atherosclerosis. 

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Second, nicotine makes platelets more
adhesive, making blood easily clot, 

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directly causing myocardial infarctions. 

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Besides, carbon monoxide takes up
oxygen in the blood, 

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forcing the heart to overwork to
maintain life, leading to heart failure 

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and thickening of the ventricles. 

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Tobacco also increases bad cholesterol,
causing chronic inflammation and arrhythmia. 

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According to research, smokers have a
17% higher risk of arrhythmia. 

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More worryingly, passive smoking also
increases the risk of heart attack 

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by up to 30%. 

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However, the good news is that your
heart will recover as soon as you stop. 

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Only after 20 minutes of quitting the drug, blood pressure will decrease. 

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After 1 year, the risk of heart disease
is halved and after 15 years, 

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Your cardiovascular system may return to
the state of a non-smoker. 

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If you have signs of chest pain or
shortness of breath, see a doctor immediately.