How to Prevent High Blood Pressure KHC Heart health: Hookahs more harmful than cigarettes, can trigger hypertension and heart problems The Economic Times Prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia Guidelines Side By Side Guideline Central Smoking triggers an immediate, temporary spike in blood pressure and damages artery walls. While the direct, long term link to chronic hypertension is complex and debated, smoking heavily accelerates plaque buildup, narrows blood