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Chewing Tobacco and Peripheral Artery Disease: No Direct Link
Chewing Tobacco Does Not Cause PAD
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) results from atherosclerosis narrowing leg arteries. Chewing tobacco raises heart rate and blood pressure but does not directly damage leg arteries or cause PAD. However, all tobacco use increases cardiovascular risk overall.
Real PAD Risk Factors
- Smoking (cigarettes)
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Age >50
- Family history
If you use chewing tobacco, quitting still benefits your heart and vascular health.
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