MANILA, Philippines — A large-scale nationwide study in South Korea published in the European Heart Journal suggests that switching entirely to electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) may significantly reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events compared to continued smoking for smokers who have undergone a major heart procedure. E-cigarettes are among a category of tobacco harm reduction (THR) products, alongside heated tobacco and nicotine pouches, designed to reduce harm by eliminating smoke.  The study, titled “Prognosis after switching to electronic cigarettes following percutaneous coronary intervention,” focused on patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), a procedure used […]... Keep on reading: Switching to e-cigarettes linked to reduced cardiovascular risk -- study