Vaping may be perceived as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettesbut the heart tells a different story. Nicotine raises heart rate and blood pressure Chemicals in e cigarette aerosol can damage The use of vapes and e cigarettes causes an immediate increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and blood vessel constriction. In the long run, this can cause an increased risk for heart disease. Guide : Comment choisir sa cigarette lectronique ? Six effets nocifs du vapotage sur lesquels les jeunes crivent BBC News Afrique Electronic cigarettes and cardiovascular disease: epidemiological and biological links Pflgers Archiv European Journal of Physiology Springer Nature Link While vaping is not risk free, it is less harmful than tobacco Our World in Data