Long-term cardiovascular and respiratory health effects of e-cigarette use: a narrative review of emerging evidence | Synapse
March 24, 2026
Long-term cardiovascular and respiratory health effects of e-cigarette use: a narrative review of emerging evidence
Key Points
This review aims to explore the long-term health effects of e-cigarette use on cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Narrative review of existing literature
Analysis of cohort and mechanistic studies
Evaluation of public health implications
Identified gaps in current knowledge regarding health effects
Stressed the need for further well-designed studies
Highlighted implications for clinical and regulatory guidance
Abstract
Addressing these gaps through well-designed cohort and mechanistic studies will be critical to refining clinical guidance, informing regulatory policy, and shaping evidence-based public health messaging.