United States – A new study finds that vaping increases the risk of heart failure.
The study included approximately 175,000 adults in the United States (average age of 52 years), and found that those who used e-cigarettes were 19% more likely to develop heart failure.
About 3,242 of them developed heart failure during the follow-up period, which lasted 4 years.
E-cigarette use was linked to a “statistically significant” increase in the risk of developing the most common type of heart failure, known as HFpEF, in which the heart muscle becomes stiff and does not fill with blood properly between contractions.
“There are more and more studies linking e-cigarettes to harmful effects, showing that they may not be as safe as previously thought,” said Dr. Yaqoub Bin Al-Hassan, the study’s lead author from MedStar Health in Baltimore. The consequences for your health should be considered, especially with regard to heart health.”
He added: “I think this study is long overdue, especially given how popular e-cigarettes are.” We don’t want to wait too long to finally find out that it might be harmful. “With more research, we will uncover more regarding the potential health consequences and improve information for the public.”
James Leeper, associate medical director at the British Heart Foundation (BHF), said: “This is the largest study to date showing a clear link between vaping and an increased chance of heart failure. This is an important reminder that e-cigarettes are not harmless. “If you are concerned regarding the health of your heart and circulation, it makes sense to take steps to stop vaping.”
Previous research has found that e-cigarettes cause a rise in blood pressure and heart rate similar to the damage caused by smoking regular cigarettes.
A study conducted last month found that e-cigarettes cause changes in cells similar to those caused by smoking, which may lead to them turning into cancer cells.
The results will be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s annual scientific conference.
Source: Daily Mail
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2024-04-03 21:11:17