Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Tobacco Smoking and Cardiovascular Diseases: A Review

Upasana Dhar1 , Ramesh Nagarajappa2 , Dharmashree Satyarup3 , Marlin Jena1 , Abhilash Mohapatra4 (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Oct 2020

Abstract

The major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is tobacco use, if we stop use we can reducecardiovascular disease. Atherosclerosis, which is a main contributor to cardiovascular diseases is formedbecause of tobacco use. Nicotine is the main addictive substance of cigarette smoke. Its effect onCardiovascular organs is well documented but when nicotine is taken in the form of patches it effect is verylimited. For this reason, Nicotine Replacement Therapy is used for tobacco cessation. Smokeless tobacco isalso harmful as they contain nicotine and other chemical components which affect the gastrointestinal tract.Quitting tobacco not only have an immediate health benefit but also improves the psychosocial life of thatperson.

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