"Paul E. Lehmann" > wrote in message
...
> Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD wrote:
>
> ..............
>>
>> Actually, quiting smoking is not likely to have any effect on reducing
>> the blood pressure.
>
> Strange.... I thought smoking caused blood vessels to constrict which
> would
> in turn raise blood pressure.
>
> Can you cite a source for quitting smoking NOT having any effect on
> reducing
> blood pressure?

He's an asshole.
Dimitri

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH...315/24742.html

Stop smoking. Not only will this help keep your blood pressure in line,
you'll also diminish your risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

NIH

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/factors/smoke.htm


Does Smoking Tobacco Cause High Blood Pressure?

No. However, it can temporarily raise blood pressure, and it DOES increase
the risk of heart and blood vessel diseases.
Smoking and Heart Health
Smoking injures blood vessel walls and speeds up the process of hardening of
the arteries. So even though it does not cause high blood pressure, smoking
is bad for anyone, especially those with high blood pressure. If you smoke,
quit. If you don't smoke, don't start. Once you quit, your risk of having a
heart attack is reduced after the first year. So you have a lot to gain by
quitting.

One mo

http://familydoctor.org/092.xml

How do tobacco products affect blood pressure?
The nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products causes your blood
vessels to constrict and your heart to beat faster, which temporarily raises
your blood pressure. If you quit smoking or using other tobacco products,
you can significantly lower your risk of heart disease and heart attack, as
well as help lower your blood pressure.