Author(s)

Mohan Lyu

Corresponding Author

Mohan Lyu

ABSTRACT

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are sometimes considered as an adjunct to quitting smoking, and the number of people using e-cigarettes among young people and adults is increasing rapidly. However, limited knowledge exists about the long-term health effects of e-cigarette use. Both animal models and human studies have demonstrated that e-cigarette, especially nicotine, is closely associated with cardiovascular diseases. However, there is not that much research focus on the mechanism of how e-cigarettes affect cardiovascular disease. Some studies have demonstrated that the content of e-cigarette, especially nicotine and flavouring additive may result in cardiovascular disease due to damage in the endothelium. The relationship between e-cigarette usage and hypertension has been nearly confirmed, which might be the potential cause of other cardiovascular diseases. This review aims to summarize the trends and existing scientific information on the use of e-cigarettes, focusing on potential cardiovascular health risks and benefits, characteristics related to the use of e-cigarettes, and key areas for future research.

KEYWORDS

Electronic Cigarettes, Cardiovascular Disease