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Study Uncovers Chain Reaction That Connects Smoking to Heart Disease

Scientists at the University of Oklahoma have published findings that show cigarette smoke activates immune cells that trigger widespread inflammation throughout the body, accelerating the buildup of plaque in arteries.

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Study Uncovers Chain Reaction That Connects Smoking to Heart Disease

OKLAHOMA CITY – Scientists at the University of Oklahoma have identified a previously unrecognized immune system pathway that helps explain how cigarette smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. The findings, published in Circulation Res