Ukrainian scientists published the results of a unique study of the dynamics of cardiovascular health parameters of smokers, conducted at the Institute of Cardiology. Strazhesko. In a study conducted by scientists for six months, from September 2016 to March 2017, 60 smokers were men and women (49 and 11 people respectively) over the age of 18 who were examined in the epidemiological screening of the unorganized urban population and not motivated to quit smoking. All participants had a smoking experience of more than 15 years and smoked 15 cigarettes daily and more. They all underwent a full examination at the start, and also after 3 and 6 months of the program. It should be noted that the study did not include persons with coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertensive disease II-III st. , Disorders of cerebral circulation and diabetes mellitus. According to the protocol, 3 groups of 20 people were formed: Group I - as an alternative to traditional smoking, used the iQOS tobacco heating system, Group II - switched to electronic cigarettes Joyetech eGo AIO and III group of participants continued to smoke traditional cigarettes in their usual mode. As shown by biochemical results, the transition of smokers to electronic delivery systems of nicotine, providing its entry into the body without cigarette smoke, allows to avoid violations of the oxygen-transport function of blood, damage to the vascular endothelium and the development of pro-atherogenic changes in the metabolism of lipids and blood lipoproteins. This is what testifies to the reduction of the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. "Our 6-month study convincingly demonstrated an improvement in endothelial function and a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease in smokers when switching to the use of ESDN," concluded Elena Kvasha,. , The head of a group of scientists who carried out the study.

Scientists also noted that differences in the dynamics of changes in health status in each group of participants suggests the need for further study of each product that claims to be used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. In addition, the study found that the use of electronic substitutes in combination with traditional smoking ("double use") significantly reduces the positive effect on health. Such a study was conducted in Ukraine for the first time. To date, its results are the only scientific assessment of the effect of electronic delivery systems of nicotine on the health of Ukrainian smokers. Author: 1.