Key result
Vaping is associated with adverse cardiovascular consequences including alterations in cardiovascular homeostasis, inflammation, and molecular changes, indicating it is not a harmless alternative to smoking.
Why the study?
Vaping is promoted as a healthier alternative to smoking, but its cardiovascular consequences remain poorly characterized.
Emerging evidence indicates that vaping is not a harmless alternative to smoking, as it induces acute cardiovascular and pulmonary alterations, highlighting the need for further research on its long-term risks.
Cardiovascular effects of vaping remain poorly characterized; leaves open priority for targeted studies before any practice implications.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Vaping activity continues to increase worldwide. Promoted as a 'healthier' alternative to traditional smoking, emerging evidence indicates 'healthier' should not be confused with 'harmless'. Direct inhalation exposure of the respiratory tract in experimental research demonstrates pulmonary consequences of vaping. However, cardiovascular consequences of vaping are poorly characterized and are a priority area of research to reveal vaping-induced pathogenesis. RECENT FINDINGS: Alterations in cardiovascular homeostasis, inflammation, and molecular changes following vaping exposure demonstrate vaping-related health concerns. SUMMARY: This review summarizes cardiovascular consequences of vaping from cumulative research findings. Strategic application of emerging technologies to understand the impact of vaping upon the cardiovascular system will be essential for defining the true risks of vaping-associated injury.
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Echeagaray et al. (2022) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease. Vaping / Electronic cigarettes vs. Non-users / Traditional smoking was evaluated. Vaping is associated with adverse cardiovascular consequences including alterations in cardiovascular homeostasis, inflammation, and molecular changes, indicating it is not a harmless alternative to smoking.
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