A cuff was placed on their upper thigh to restrict blood flow. Once it was deflated, researchers measured the speed of blood flow in the large, femoral artery and how much oxygen in the blood returned to the heart after supplying it to tissues. A special type of MRI called phase-contrast was used to measure blood flow in the brain. The findings were telling: After inhaling each type of vape or smoke, blood flow in the femoral artery slowed significantly. SOURCE: Radiological Society of America, news release, Nov. 25, 2024What This Means For YouVaping has immediate effects on blood vessels that may lead to lasting damage.

Source: Daily Sun November 25, 2024 17:53 UTC