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It's quite simple.
Cigarette smoking can lead to clogged blood vessels, and when these clogged blood vessels supply the heart, it can lead to a heart attack.
Believe it or not, every year we see cases of patients who have been long-term smokers and in an effort to be healthier, start an exercise program.
But there can be risks to your heart. If you've been a smoker for years and want to start an exercise program, you can do it, but understand that you need a careful workout with an electrocardiogram and a stress test.
You really need to look into it and not just run out there and exercise.