Title : Effect of discontinuation AV cigarette in hypertension management
Abstract:
Background: Cigarette smoking and hypertension are, respectively, the first and second leading causes of preventable mortality worldwide. Smoking can raise blood pressure and accelerate atherothrombotic processes through a variety of potential mechanisms, including deleterious effects on endothelial function, inflammation, lipids, and thrombosis.In hypertensive patients, cigarette smoking can accelerate the development of renal disease and increase the likelihood of progression to malignant hypertension. Therefore, it is of utmost importance that smokers with hypertension quit smoking. It’s important to consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice on managing hypertension and quitting smoking. They can provide the most appropriate treatment options based on an individual’s health condition and preferences. In this study, we investigated the effect of smoking cessation on lowering blood pressure.
Method: In this prospective study, we selected 20 patients with stage 1 hypertension. Patients used 16 to 20 cigarettes a day. We encouraged patients to quit smoking with the smoking cessation clinic program. After one month, we checked the effect of quitting smoking on blood pressure.
Result: The average age of the patients was 45 years. They were mostly men. The average blood pressure of the patients at the beginning of the study was 155/ 93. After one month, the average blood pressure was 135/84.
Conclusion: Quitting smoking is a very effective and quick way to reduce blood pressure.
