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Shabhin Bhaskaran: Who Smokes 20 Cigarettes a Day is 6 Times More Likely to Have a Stroke
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Nov 30, 2025, 23:37

Shabhin Bhaskaran: Who Smokes 20 Cigarettes a Day is 6 Times More Likely to Have a Stroke

Shabhin Bhaskaran, Senior General Manager – Cardiovascular Care and Interventional Radiology – Zone India at Siemens Healthineers, shared on LinkedIn:

”Let’s chat about something that’s close to my heart—stroke prevention, especially when it comes to smoking.

Did you know that smoking tobacco dramatically increases your risk of having a stroke?

Here’s a jaw-dropping stat: someone who smokes 20 cigarettes a day is SIX times more likely to have a stroke compared to a non-smoker.

But guess what?

There’s a beacon of hope in this.

If you’re a smoker, quitting can be a game-changer for your health, slashing your stroke risk and a bunch of other diseases too.

Now, here’s the inspiring part: even if you’ve been a long-term smoker, quitting can work wonders almost immediately.

Within just 8 hours of quitting, your blood oxygen levels will improve, and carbon monoxide and nicotine levels will drop by more than half mentions the World Stroke Organization.

After 2-12 weeks, your circulatory system starts to bounce back.

After two years, your stroke risk takes a significant nosedive, and after five years, your risk is on par with non-smokers.

So, if you or someone you know is still in the smoking game, consider making a bold move toward a healthier, smoke-free life.

You’ve got the power to change the odds and protect your precious health.

Learn how Siemens Healthineers can support the stroke pathway!”

Learn more here.

Shabhin Bhaskaran: Who Smokes 20 Cigarettes a Day is 6 Times More Likely to Have a Stroke

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