Cigarette use increases risk of heart failure, study finds

A new medical study has revealed that cigarette smoking poses a significant risk to heart health, contrary to the perception of many individuals who consider it relatively safe.

The research conducted in the United States by MedStar Health indicates that cigarette smoking increases the risk of heart failure.

Heart failure is a chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump an adequate amount of blood to meet the body’s needs.

During the study, data from over 175,000 individuals was analyzed over a period of 45 months during which 3,242 cases of heart failure were diagnosed.

The findings revealed that individuals who smoke cigarettes have a 19% higher risk of developing heart failure compared to non-smokers.

Factors such as tobacco and smoking were also found to increase the risk of heart diseases, according to the study.

Researchers emphasized the need for further investigation to understand why cigarette smoking contributes to heart damage.

Previous research has highlighted the increased risk of respiratory diseases, asthma and heart conditions associated with cigarette smoking especially among individuals already facing medical issues.

The results of this new study will be presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology.