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Do health consequences result from nicotine and carbon monoxide on the cardiovascular system? if so, what happens?

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Toxins: Nicotine and co are two poisons. Co works to desaturate oxygen and the whole body needs oxygen to function. Nicotine is a vasoconstrictor and can cut blood flow to various organs, neither agent is 'good' for you.

Answered 4/4/2013

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Dr. David Fertel answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Negative: It destroys the arterys.

Answered 4/6/2013

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