E-cigarettes are just as bad for heart and arteries as regular ones, new study claims

The harm from e-cigarettes to the heart and arteries is comparable to the harm from regular cigarettes, Journal of the American Heart Association reported referring to the results of a new study.

Specialists at Boston University studied the function of blood vessels in 400 men and women aged 21 to 45 years, some of whom smoked regular cigarettes, and others - e-cigarettes and vapes. Analysis of arterial cell samples showed approximately the same results for participants in both groups — increased stiffness of the vascular wall and damage to small blood vessels.

The described nicotine-dependent cell samples contained fewer nitric oxide molecules than people who never smoked. This compound is necessary for regulating respiration, maintaining the immune status, it is also involved in cardiovascular homeostasis.

The authors of the study noted that cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among smokers. Many cigarette consumers switch to using vapes, thinking that this reduces their negative effects on the body. However, research has shown that this is far from the case.

According to the authors of the study, there is no evidence that the use of e-cigarettes reduces the risk of getting cardiovascular disease or reduces the harm caused by tobacco products.

Scientists also noted that vapes cannot be considered a safe alternative to smoking.

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