Vaping nicotine linked to heart disease, especially in men: McGill University studies [Video]

A new study from McGill University found links between vaping nicotine and cardiovascular disease, especially in men.

The link between vaping and lung disease is straightforward, but researcher and McGill professor Carolyn Baglole said it can also clog arteries. She co-authored two studies recently published on the effects of vaping.

“In our study, we assessed some cardiovascular outcome, namely plaque development which really means atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries,” she said.

It’s not uncommon to see people vaping, and it starts early for some with long-term consequences like heart disease later in life.

“That can contribute to, for example, a heart attack,” said Baglole.

It also increases chances of strokes.

Both studies suggest illness linked to vaping could disproportionally impact men, though it’s not clear why.

“The short answer is we don’t know yet why this is happening predominantly in males versus females,” said Baglole.

One thing that’s clear is that vaping is a youth …