Smoking and Your Arteries: What Happens Inside Your Blood Vessels

Everyone knows smoking is bad for the lungs, but what about your arteries? Learn how cigarette smoke damages the delicate inner lining of blood vessels, accelerates plaque formation, and increases your risk of heart attacks, strokes, and limb loss.

By Dr. Nalaka Gunawansa · November 8, 2025

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