Dr. Nicole Saphier warned of the possible side effects of long-term e-cigarette usage as a new study reveals vaping leads to increased risk of heart failure.
The American College of Cardiology has some bad news for e-cigarette users after a new study found that those who vape are 19% more likely to develop heart failure compared to their non-vaping counterparts. Researchers used data from a National Institutes of Health study, including surveys and electronic health records, to assess potential correlations between heart failure diagnoses and e-cigarette use in over 175,000 patients.
On one hand, it is a little bit better . However, let's think about what vaping is. It still has the nicotine. We know nicotine has direct effects on our blood vessels. When you decrease the elasticity of your blood vessels, that puts more stress on your heart. So it's not surprising that if you are still consuming nicotine, it will affect your heart. But on top of that, you're also vaping new chemicals. You're creating chemicals that are now going into your lung,' Dr.
Originally thought to be a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, Dr. Saphier said e-cigarettes are also linked to a phenomenon called 'popcorn lung,' a disease resulting from damage to air sacs in the lungs. 'I certainly don't recommend it for everyone. Maybe it's a good stepping stone to get off traditional cigarettes, but for long-term, absolutely not. It is detrimental,' she continued.
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