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Smoking/vaping and stroke risk (quitting supports)

Non-judgmental nicotine quitting module: stroke risk basics, 2-week quit/cut-down plan, trigger replacement practice, and resource links.

Secondary PreventionEveryoneIntro8 minStandard (9–12)

Educational only

Educational only — discuss quitting plans with healthcare professionals.

Get help now

If you have stroke-like symptoms (FAST) or sudden neurologic change: call your local emergency number immediately and note last known well time. If you have chest pain or severe trouble breathing, seek emergency care.

Key takeaways

  • Explain why tobacco increases stroke risk
  • Name 3 ways to get quitting support
  • Create a support plan

Why it matters

  • Blood vessels
  • Clot risk
  • Blood pressure

Non-judgmental framing

  • Quitting is hard
  • Support helps

Support options

  • Clinician help
  • Quitlines
  • Medications/NRT discussion

Practice check

What you’ll practice

These questions are untimed. After you answer all of them, you’ll see your score and a clear next lesson or reference step.

0 of 2 answered

Question 1

1. Quitting tobacco can reduce stroke risk over time.

Question 2

2. A supportive next step for quitting is…

References

  1. Tier 1
    AHA/ASA 2024 Primary Prevention Guideline