We all know that smoking has been linked to a wide array of health problems, and while cancer may be the poster-child of the anti-smoking fraternity, there are also a range of life-threatening heart diseases that are just as real, but don’t get nearly as much airtime. However, a recent study has concluded that vaping may well be the answer to all the heart health issues that tobacco smoking can cause. Something we’re very pleased to report on.

The subject of heart disease and the effect of smoking cigarettes compared to vaping electronic cigarettes has been under examination recently in a study by a team of doctors at the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre.

The team performed examinations on the hearts of 36 healthy smokers, before and after smoking a standard tobacco cigarette. They followed this up with the same examination on 40 electronic cigarette users, each using the vaper for seven minutes.

The study concentrated on the effect on the heart immediately after use. To ensure that the results were not affected by first-time reactions, all smokers selected had to have been smoking at least 15 a day for five years or more, and all vapers had to have been vaping with medium nicotine strength e-liquids for a month or more.

Although only a small study, the team found overwhelmingly positive results in favour of electronic cigarettes. The results provided the first clinical evidence that they have far less acute effects on heart functions compared to tobacco cigarettes.

The hope is that this will encourage other, similar research, as despite being the first of its kind, it is highly encouraging for smokers wanting to give up their nicotine addiction.

Nicotine patches and gum have been around for some time now, but even with these aids it’s still extremely difficult for long-term smokers to kick their habit. The invention of e-cigarettes heralds a new era for all would-be quitters. The latest e-cigs or mods are as discreet or ostentatious as fits your personality and lifestyle, and the range of e-liquid flavours and nicotine strengths that now come in refill cartridges can help you to slowly wean yourself off tobacco in the healthiest way possible.

At The London Vape Company we’re passionate about helping people to reduce and gradually rid themselves of their smoking habit through the use of electronic cigarettes. So, not only do we stock a fantastic range of e-cigarettes and accessories along with 26 different flavours of e-liquid, but we also are here to advise and support those looking to quit.

See what we have to offer on our site or pop into our shop at 102 East Barnet Road, New Barnet, London EN4 8RE to take up our free ‘try before you buy’ offer.