Helping You Quit Smoking with Guided Support and Heart-Focused Benefits
At KidsHeart Medical Center, we support adults who want to stop smoking — not just for their lungs, but for their hearts. Our Smoking Cessation Counselling is designed for those who are ready to quit or even just thinking about it.
We focus on reducing cardiovascular risk, managing nicotine withdrawal, and building practical, lasting strategies to help you quit for good. This service is part of our Adult Cardiology Program, offered across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain.
Why Is Quitting Smoking So Important for Heart Health?
Smoking is one of the most dangerous — yet preventable — risk factors for heart disease.
It increases the risk of:
Heart attack and stroke
Sudden cardiac death
High blood pressure and hardening of arteries
Poor response to medications or surgery
Blood clots and reduced oxygen delivery
Quitting smoking starts healing your cardiovascular system almost immediately, and within a year, your risk drops dramatically.
When Should You Seek Help to Quit?
Consider scheduling a smoking cessation session if you:
Smoke regularly and want to reduce your risk of heart disease
Have had a prior cardiac event and want to prevent another
Feel ready to quit but don’t know where to start
Have tried to quit in the past without long-term success
Experience chest discomfort, shortness of breath, or palpitations
Even if you’re not ready to quit today, our team can help you prepare for that step.
What to Expect From Our Program
At KidsHeart, our smoking cessation counselling includes:
A cardiovascular-focused smoking history and health risk assessment
Personalized quit plan tailored to your readiness and goals
Education on nicotine addiction, withdrawal, and recovery timelines
Medication guidance (e.g., nicotine patches, lozenges, or prescriptions)
Discussion of harm reduction strategies — including FDA-, ACC-, AHA-, and ESC-recognized tools like e-cigarettes as a possible transitional aid for smokers unable to quit abruptly
Regular follow-up support and encouragement
Coordination with your cardiac care plan if you’re a heart patient
We don’t push. We guide — with medical insight, emotional support, and no judgment.
Why Choose KidsHeart?
Cardiologist-led program focusing on smoking’s effects on heart health
Licensed in Smoking Cessation and authorized to train other healthcare professionals in evidence-based cessation methods
Supportive, non-judgmental approach to every quit attempt
Integration with broader cardiac risk reduction efforts
Access to medication planning and referrals when needed
Ongoing follow-up to reduce relapse risk
Located across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain for convenience
Realistic strategies tailored to cultural, lifestyle, and health needs
We meet you where you are — and help you move forward with strength.
Some medical organizations — including the FDA, ACC, AHA, and ESC — consider e-cigarettes a harm reduction option for adults who haven’t succeeded with other methods. While not risk-free, they may help certain smokers transition toward quitting altogether. We’ll help you weigh the pros and cons in your case.
