Think a vape or a joint is safer than cigarettes? Cardiologist ranks ‘5 most dangerous things’ you can inhale | Health
Cardiologist Dr Evan Levine ranks the five most dangerous things to inhale, from marijuana to methamphetamine, and their cardiovascular risks.Summary
In a September 24 Instagram video, New York-based cardiologist Dr Evan Levine, with over 30 years of experience, ranked the five most dangerous things people voluntarily inhale, from least to most harmful. At number five is inhaled marijuana: a 2024 American Heart Association study of over 400,000 adults found daily users had a 25% higher risk of heart attack and 42% higher risk of stroke. Number four is vaping: nicotine causes an adrenaline-like surge, stiffens arteries, and raises heart attack risk. Number three is combustible tobacco: smoking multiplies heart attack or stroke risk by two to four times. Number two is cocaine: within the first hour after inhalation, heart attack risk spikes nearly 24 times. Number one is methamphetamine: it causes violent blood pressure spikes, up to five times higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke, and about 30% of chronic users develop severe cardiomyopathy. Dr Levine emphasizes that every inhalation puts instant stress on the heart, and what you breathe can hurt you long before what you eat does. The article includes a disclaimer that it is based on social media content, not independently verified by HT.com, and is for informational purposes only.
(Source：Hindustan Times)
