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They build up plaque which can lead to thrombosis and gangrene. Here's a link to prove it.

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The blood vessel gets blocked. In the heart, if one of the coronary arteries get blocked by smoking, it can cause a myocardial infarction (Heart Attack).

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Chewing tobacco contains nicotine; nicotine is a stimulant that raises blood pressure. By increasing blood pressure, the blood vessels constrict allowing easier plaque buildup.

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Nicotine.

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