Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in western countries. Among
cardiovascular diseases, myocardial infarction represents a life-threatening condition …

Vaping and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use have grown exponentially in the past
decade, particularly among youth and young adults. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for …

Background E-cigarette use is rapidly growing, and little is known about the postoperative
complications. Cigarette smoking has been well-established to be associated with delayed …

Background Endothelial dysfunction, assessed by flow-mediated dilation (FMD), is related to
poor prognosis in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia (CP). In this study, we explored the …

Background Heated tobacco products (HTPs) are often marketed as a safer alternative to
help cigarette smokers quit. We investigated the link between HTP use and smoking …

Background Traditional combustion cigarette (TCC) smoking is an established risk factor for
several types of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. Circulating microRNAs (miRNAs) …

METHODS In this cross-sectional study, we analyzed data from 46 participants (23 exclusive
e-cigarette users; 23 non-users) enrolled in the VAPORS-Endothelial function study. E …

Chronic smoking causes dysfunction of vascular endothelial cells, evident as a reduction of
flow-mediated dilation in smokers, but the role of nicotine is still controversial. Given the …

Growing global use of heat-not-burn cigarettes (HNBC) prompts investigation. Prior studies
assessed HNBC's effects on cardiovascular health, revealing heightened oxidative stress …

Objectives This work attempts to summarize current knowledge on the effects of active and
passive smoking of cigarettes, electronic nicotine delivery systems and tobacco heating …