Regular e-cigarette use could lead to premature vascular dysfunction, VCU study finds
As the devices grow in popularity, researchers warn that young adult users are showing reduced blood vessel function - Regular electronic cigarette use has been linked with signs of premature vascular dysfunction, raising concerns about potential long-term health effects, according to a study by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers.
A recent study published through VCU’s Vascular and Integrative Physiology Laboratory in the journal Angiogenesis found that among healthy adults ages 21 to 31, frequent users of e-cigarettes presented premature vascular dysfunction when compared with nonusers. The lab is part of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences in the College of Humanities and Sciences.