NEW DELHI: E-cigarette users have been found to have a 19 per cent higher likelihood of developing heart failure compared to those who have never used them, the Hill reported citing study by ACC.
The study, presented at the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) annual scientific session, is among the largest prospective investigations examining the association between vaping and heart failure.
Researchers analyzed data from surveys and the All of Us study, which involved 175,667 participants with an average age of 52, of whom 60.5 per cent were female. Over a median follow-up period of 45 months, 3,242 participants developed heart failure.
After adjusting for demographic factors, socioeconomic status, cardiovascular risk factors and substance use history, the study revealed that individuals who had used e-cigarettes at any point were 19 percent more likely to develop heart failure compared to those who had never used them. This association was consistent across different age groups, genders, and smoking statuses.
This research builds upon previous findings in animal studies, which suggested that e-cigarette use could impact the heart and contribute to changes associated with heart failure.
Despite being marketed as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, emerging evidence has raised concerns about the potential adverse health effects of electronic nicotine products. While cigarette smoking has declined over the years, e-cigarettes and vaping remain popular, especially among young individuals and those attempting to quit smoking.
The study, presented at the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) annual scientific session, is among the largest prospective investigations examining the association between vaping and heart failure.
Researchers analyzed data from surveys and the All of Us study, which involved 175,667 participants with an average age of 52, of whom 60.5 per cent were female. Over a median follow-up period of 45 months, 3,242 participants developed heart failure.
After adjusting for demographic factors, socioeconomic status, cardiovascular risk factors and substance use history, the study revealed that individuals who had used e-cigarettes at any point were 19 percent more likely to develop heart failure compared to those who had never used them. This association was consistent across different age groups, genders, and smoking statuses.
This research builds upon previous findings in animal studies, which suggested that e-cigarette use could impact the heart and contribute to changes associated with heart failure.
Despite being marketed as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, emerging evidence has raised concerns about the potential adverse health effects of electronic nicotine products. While cigarette smoking has declined over the years, e-cigarettes and vaping remain popular, especially among young individuals and those attempting to quit smoking.
