Nicotine, present in both cigarettes and e-cigarettes, raises blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Research finds vaping can worsen heart disease risk factors such as cholesterol levels and blood flow to the heart, sometimes even more than smoking. Both habits stiffen arteries and reduce blood vessel function, which harms cardiovascular healthShocking! Vaping is as bad as smoking, say doctors
Nicotine, present in both cigarettes and e-cigarettes, raises blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Research finds vaping can worsen heart disease risk factors such as cholesterol levels and blood flow to the heart, sometimes even more than smoking. Both habits stiffen arteries and reduce blood vessel function, which harms cardiovascular health
