Effects of smoking and hypertension at blood vessels and cellular level?

Hello

Can anyone tell me the link between smoking and hypertension at a cellular and blood vessel level?

how does smoking cause a change in hypertension?

dont need to know about the links to cancer etc. thankyou.

Can the source of answers please be included. as i would like to look at any reports/papers to understand this topic fully

Thank you

Smoking causes BP to raise temporarily. Long term it increases BP due to the hardening of the vessels due to lining problems and plaque buildup.

Smoking can lead to the build-up of plaque that clogs the blood vessels that supply the heart with blood.

A smoker's risk of heart attack is double that of non-smokers. However the report also found that quitting smoking can eventually repair the damage done by smoking.

When you smoke, you take in carbon monoxide. This decreases the amount of oxygen your heart, brain, and other vital organs receive.

Smoking constricts blood vessels.

Smoking damages the linings of blood vessels.

Smoking temporarily raises blood pressure.

in simple words if u want to live happily for the life u have...stop smoking and u will leave diseases at miles away...

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