Scientists from the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU-Boulder) found that e-cigarette use can increase the risk of stroke in teenagers. Research published Journal of Applied Physiology.
In the new study, researchers looked at 27 healthy teenagers ages 19 to 25. These included 10 non-smokers, 10 e-cigarette users, and seven tobacco smokers. Researchers focused on the possible effects of endothelial cell microparticles. These bubble-like particles are released into the bloodstream during inflammation.
The analysis confirmed that e-cigarette use is associated with changes in the functioning of blood vessels and the heart, which may increase the risk of ischemic stroke at a young age. This type of stroke is the most common and occurs when cerebral circulation is blocked.
Researchers suspect that microparticles play an important role in the development of stroke, as their release into the bloodstream is increased by e-cigarette use.
“These results also support the idea that e-cigarettes are not a healthier alternative to traditional cigarettes,” the authors wrote.
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