The American College of Cardiology has bad news for e-cigarette users after a new study found that people who smoke e-cigarettes are 19% more likely to develop heart failure than non-smokers.
Researchers used National Institutes of Health (NIH) research data, including surveys and electronic health records, to evaluate potential correlations between heart failure diagnoses and e-cigarette use in more than 175,000 patients. did.
They found that more than 3,200 participants developed heart failure within a median follow-up of 45 months. According to the report.
“Let’s be honest here: This is great news, because sometimes we need to point out these studies to really bring this into focus for people,” Dr. Nicole Safier said on Sunday. on Fox & Friends Weekend.
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Although e-cigarettes were initially thought to be a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, they are now considered to have their own risks. (St. Petersburg)
“On the one hand, it is [vaping] It’s a little better [than traditional cigarettes]. But let’s think about what vaping is. There’s still nicotine left. We know that nicotine has a direct effect on blood vessels. When the elasticity of blood vessels decreases, the burden on the heart increases. So it’s no surprise that if you keep taking nicotine, it affects your heart. But on top of that, you’ll also be breathing in new chemicals. You’re creating chemicals that go into your lungs,” Dr. Safia explained.
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A new study reveals that vaping can have negative effects on heart health. (St. Petersburg)
Although initially considered a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes have also been linked to a phenomenon called “popcorn lung,” a disease caused by damage to the air sacs in the lungs, Dr. Safier said. Stated.
“Of course I don’t recommend it for everyone. It may be a good stepping stone to quit traditional cigarettes, but it’s definitely not good in the long term. It’s harmful,” she continued.
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In recent years, e-cigarette marketing campaigns, similar to advertising for decades, have promoted flavors such as cotton candy, marshmallow and bubble gum to attract potential buyers and appeal to younger audiences.
But over the years, advertising for traditional cigarettes has declined as experts have sounded the alarm about their potential side effects.
Dr. Safia says the advertising industry should follow e-cigarettes’ example.
“A lot of the marketing was promoting it… It’s like they want our young people to be victimized,” she says. “We’re really trying to limit some of the advertising. So at the end of the day, people need to know the truth about the dangers of e-cigarettes.”
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