Exploring Vaping, E-Cigarettes, and Cardiovascular Risk

The chapter examines the potential links between vaping, using e-cigarettes, unhealthy behaviors, and cardiovascular risk, emphasizing the need for a definitive mechanistic hypothesis to establish causation. The speakers discuss the use of e-cigarettes for smoking cessation, the importance of patient involvement in decision-making, and the concerns surrounding lack of long-term data. Additionally, the chapter touches on regulatory bypasses, pharmaceutical interests, and the complexities of using e-cigarettes as cessation aids.