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Former Smokers Face Higher Heart Attack Risk over New Habit
E-cigarette users have a 53% higher heart attack risk overall, with former smokers who vape facing more than double the odds, according to a systematic review in BMC Public Health.
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Many people see e-cigarettes as a healthier alternative to conventional cigarettes. However, a new analysis shows that steaming can be dangerous for the heart, especially for ex-smokers.
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E-cigarettes could double heart attack risk for former smokers
A new study has found that using e-cigarettes as an alternative to smoking may not be as risk-free as people believe
·Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
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E-cigarette use is linked to higher heart attack risk, especially in former smokers
his systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether electronic cigarette use is associated with myocardial infarction and stroke, synthesizing evidence from 12 observational studies. The analysis found higher odds of myocardial infarction among e-cigarette users, particularly former smokers, while no significant associations were observed among exclusive never-smokers.
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