Summary
Introduction. Combustible cigarette use is associated with an increased risk of several cardiovascular diseases; however, less is known about associations between these cardiovascular conditions and electronic cigarette use.
Methods. This study investigated relationships between electronic and/or combustible cigarette use and diagnoses of cardiovascular diseases using the National Health Interview Survey from 2014, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
Results. Compared to non-users, dual users of electronic and combustible cigarettes had increased likelihood of having prior diagnoses of hypertension (OR 1.660, 95% CI = 1.519-1.814), stroke (OR 2.396, 95% CI = 2.011-2.855), diabetes mellitus (OR 1.219, 95% CI = 1.108- 1.341), coronary artery disease (OR 2.211, 95% CI = 1.837-2.660), and myocardial infarction (OR 3.839, 95% CI = 3.232-4.560). Exclusive use of electronic cigarettes was associated with an increased likelihood of having hypertension compared to non-users (OR 1.244, 95% CI = 1.048-1.477).
Conclusions. There were no differences in diagnoses of stroke, diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, or myocardial infarction among exclusive electronic cigarette users compared to non-users; however, these associations could change as young electronic cigarette users with hypertension age, indicating the need for continued research.
Citation
Falk GE, Okut h, Vindhyal MR, ablah E. hypertension and Cardiovascular Diseases among Electronic and Combustible Cigarette Users. Kansas journal of medicine. 2022;15:226-230. doi:10.17161/kjm.vol15.16752
