heart failure

How Can Exposure Lead to Chronic Heart Failure?

Chronic exposure to sub-lethal doses of toxic substances can lead to long-term cardiac issues. For example, prolonged exposure to nicotine and other compounds in tobacco smoke can contribute to the development of atherosclerosis and hypertension, both of which increase the risk of heart failure. Industrial workers exposed to heavy metals may also suffer chronic cardiovascular effects that predispose them to heart failure over time.

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