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Tobacco And Cardiovascular Health: What Happens To Your Heart When You Stop Smoking?

Here are 5 things that happen to your heart health immediately after you stop smoking.

Written by Kinkini Gupta | Updated : October 7, 2024 12:07 PM IST

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What Happens To Your Heart When You Stop Smoking?

It does not matter how many cigarettes you are smoking in one day. You should keep in mind that smoking even one each day is very bad for your body. If you are a chain smoker, going from one pack to zero may be very difficult. This is why doctor's recommend slow quitting and not going cold turkey. Smoking impacts your heart along with your lungs and we are here to tell you what happens your your heart days after you stop smoking.

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What Happens After 12 Hours?

If you have made it through 12 hours without smoking another cigarette then congratulations! This is when the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal.

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Two Weeks To Three Months Of No Smoking

You are no longer at risk of heart-related diseases caused by smoking. You may be free from heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, arterial blockages and blood clots. Your heart and blood vessel will start to recover along with your lungs. Your body will start to purify all the toxins from smoking and this will show up in your body as well through energy levels, skin, hair and breathing.