I have high blood pressure and want to quit smoking. How can I seek specific support from a healthcare provider?

You can tell your follow-up doctor that you want to quit smoking and ask whether you can be referred to a smoking cessation clinic. Prepare in advance a summary of roughly how many cigarettes you smoke per day, the situations where cravings are hardest to resist, any past quit attempts, and the medications you currently use. Ask a professional to help you develop a workable plan; if you are considering using smoking cessation medications, you should first receive an individualized assessment.