Electronic cigarettes may pose lower cardiovascular risks for people with HIV
March 19, 2025 by news-medical.net
Electronic cigarettes may pose lower cardiovascular risks for people with HIV
UCLA-led research suggests electronic cigarettes may pose lower cardiovascular risks for those living with HIV compared to tobacco cigarettes. People with HIV smoke at higher rates, facing tobacco-related health disparities. Conducted with a novel laboratory model, the study found e-cigarettes are less likely to cause atherogenesis, a key factor in artery blockages. Dr. Middlekauff recommends switching to e-cigarettes as a harm reduction strategy; tobacco smoking is a leading cause of preventable cardiovascular death in the U.S. Larger clinical trials are needed to confirm these findings. This data could help reduce heart attack risks for people living with HIV.
