1. Solihull Time 2 Quit Service

2. Solihull Time 2 Quit Service
The affect smoking has upon the heart and health
The benefits of quitting and why it is never too late to stop
The help and support available to kick the habit

3. How does smoking affect your heart?
When you smoke the chemicals released into your body make your blood sticky
This causes fatty deposits, called atheroma, to collect in your arteries. This is called atherosclerosis
When too many fatty deposits build up the inside lining of the artery can rupture, which leads to a clot
The clot then blocks the flow of blood to the heart, starving it of vital oxygen

4. Harmful affects of smoking
Carbon monoxide joins haemoglobin making it less able to carry oxygen to the heart and other parts of the body
When you stop smoking your CO levels drop very quickly
In 24 hours your CO levels go back to the level of a non-smoker
Nicotine stimulates the body to produce adrenaline which makes the heart beat faster and raises blood pressure – the heart works harder

5. Smoking and surgery
Smoking increases the risk of anaesthesia complications
Smokers have slower wound healing
Smoking decreases blood flow and limits oxygen to the wound
Smokers spend longer in the recovery room and need extra oxygen
Smokers have higher chance of of chest infections after surgery

6. Some facts
If you have had a heart attack, continuing to smoke increases your chance of having another heart attack
Second hand smoke increases the risk of heart disease
Your heart does not receive adequate oxygen, so part of the heart muscle dies = heart attack
First heart attacks are likely to occur more often in smokers than non-smokers

7. Giving up – the good news
Around 71% of smokers want to give up
Stopping smoking is the single most important thing a smoker can do to avoid having a heart attack
IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO STOP
Lets look at the benefits..

8. Benefits of quitting Time Stopped Benefits
20 mins Blood Pressure and pulse returns to normal. Circulation improves, especially to hands and feet
8 hours Blood oxygen levels increase to normal, and your chances of having a heart attack start to fall
24 hours Carbon Monoxide leaves the body. The lungs start to clear mucus and debris.
48 hours Your body is now nicotine free. Your sense of taste and smell begin to improve.
72 hours Breathing is easier, energy levels increase

9. Benefits of quitting
2-12 weeks Circulation improves throughout the body. Walking and exercise becomes easier.
3-9 months Breathing problems, coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing improve. Lung efficiency increases by 5-10%.
5 years Risk of having a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker
10 years Risk of lung cancer falls to around half that of a smoker. Risk of heart attack falls to about the same as someone who has never smoked.

10. Benefits of quitting before surgery
Patients who stop smoking six months before operation had a lot less complications than those ho gave up 2 months before
Even stopping 12, 24 or 48 hours can decrease some of the risks

11. Help 2 Quit
The most effective way of giving up is to use the Time 2 Quit Service
We are a free local NHS service
You are 4 times more likely to succeed by using our service
The more help and support you can get when it comes to quitting the better
Available to anybody living in Solihull who has a Solihull G.P. and is motivated to kick the habit
If your GP is out of the Solihull area call UK

12. Why use Time 2 Quit?
You can also use Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) or Bupropion (Zyban) to help double your chances of success
These help alleviate withdrawal symptoms
Quit smoking groups are a great way to quit – you are not alone and have lots of support
They are friendly, relaxed and informal
The groups and clinics run for 7 weekly sessions, the groups an hour a week and the clinics half an hour appointments
We help you stay quit and support you

13. Where are the groups, one to ones and drop-ins held?
Chelmsley Library
Norman Green Centre
Shirley Community Centre
Hobs Moat
Craig Croft
Sure Start
North Solihull Sports Centre
Smiths Wood Family Centre
Kingshurst
Northbrook Clinic
Oliver Bird Hall
Chelmsley Wood Primary Care Centre
To get FREE Advice & Support and to book your place at a Group, One2one or Drop in Clinic Call….. UK