Jakarta, clubnet Indonesia
–
Electric cigarettes
or
Vape
so far has been marketed as a safer alternative compared to
cigarette
tobacco.However, doctors actually remind the risk of vape to health, especially in blood vessels and
heart
.
“Scientific research shows that he [electric cigarettes] still have harmful potential, especially in blood vessels. Therefore, from the point of view of the health, the best choice still stops smoking altogether,” said a heart and blood vessel specialist Vito Damay on
clubnetIndonesia.com
, Tuesday (8/19).
Vito refers to his research titled “Electronic Cigarette and Atherosclerosis: A Comprehensive Literature Review of Latest Evidences”, which is published in
National Library of Medicine
.This study highlights the relationship between use
Vape
and atherosclerosis, which is a condition of plaque buildup in the arterial wall.
Atherosclerosis is also a major cause of coronary heart disease (
Coronary Artery Disease
/Cad), one of the highest causes of death in the world.
The study revealed, although it did not produce tobacco smoke, the liquid was heated in
Vape
Keep releasing various harmful substances, such as nicotine, propylene glycol, fine particles, heavy metals, and flavors.The content is proven to trigger a chain reaction that damages the health of blood vessels.
The research also revealed that the number of e -cigarette users in recent years has indeed increased in various countries, including Indonesia.
“Data shows that around 10.9 percent of adults in Indonesia know the trend
Vape
, and 2.5 percent of them are active users, “Vito wrote in the study results.
Increasing this trend is a concern because of health effects
Vape
It was not much different from conventional cigarettes.Research proves that steam
Vape
Can affect the respiratory system, digestion, to cardiovascular.
The researchers also stressed that
Vape
Not a healthy choice to replace smoking.The content in it remains at risk of causing oxidative stress, inflammation, and endothelial damage, all of which play a major role in the occurrence of coronary heart disease.
“Although further research is still needed, the existing evidence is enough to show a real danger
Vape
against blood vessels and heart, “the summary of the study.
Damage to blood vessels can occur due to steam
Vape
which produces free radicals that damage endothelial cells in the arterial walls.
In addition, use
Vape
can also make the protective layer of blood vessels disrupted.As a result, blood flow is unstable and more easily formed blockages.
Finally, the content of deep
Vape
can also trigger the release of inflammatory protein which accelerates the formation of atherosclerosis plaque.
Thus, replacing conventional cigarettes with
Vape
Not really protecting health.Conversely, the risk of coronary heart disease still lurks behind electric cigarette smoke.
(tis/asr)
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