Smoking aggravates the formation of thrombus in the calf, prolongs the thrombus or even causes the thrombus to fall off.
Nicotine and other harmful components in cigarettes will cause the body to undergo an inflammatory reaction, so that the blood becomes hypercoagulable, lipid deposition on the blood vessel wall will form atherosclerosis, resulting in arterial vasospasm, venous lining is damaged, so whether it’s venous thrombosis or arterial thrombosis, in the process of smoking will cause the blood to further stagnation or even make the thrombus that has been formed to fall off to form a pulmonary embolism.
Patients with arterial thrombosis of the lower limbs should strictly quit smoking, pay attention to keep the limbs warm, and be more active. Patients with venous thrombosis should avoid excessive activity, eat a light diet, and ensure a comfortable mood. All should be anticoagulant therapy, closely monitor the condition.