Hipertensão precoce relacionada ao uso indiscriminado de cigarros eletrônicos e narguilé

Abstract

Systemic arterial hypertension is a chronic and multifactorial clinical condition characterized by high and sustained levels of blood pressure. Nowadays, it is considered one of the most important public health problems and also the most relevant modifiable risk factor for other comorbidities. Tobacco use, regardless of how it is inserted into the body, has serious impacts on the cardiovascular system. Both hookah smoking and electronic cigarettes are associated with increased blood pressure. This study aimed to analyze scientific articles related to cardiovascular diseases and the use of electronic cigarettes and hookahs. Articles were studied and analyzed through a literature review where it was proven that existing studies reach similar results. From this it was possible to conclude that it is necessary to carry out more studies to elucidate the cardiological effects of these new forms of smoking in the long term. This would facilitate the medication approach for this population, since there are not many studies on specific treatments for smoking cessation in young people and adolescents, as well as helping to elucidate greater effects on the cardiovascular system.