Kleinman study links inhaled nicotine to heart function

An October 24th article on Drugs.com discusses a new study by AirUCI faculty Mike Kleinman that links inhaled nicotine to impaired heart function. The study assessed whether the novel intrinsic frequency (IF) metrics derived from carotid pressure waveforms can detect effects of nicotine (from chronic exposure to electronic cigarette vapor or traditional cigarette smoke) on the cardiovascular system. "Our results support the growing call for public health policies aimed at reducing exposure to inhaled nicotine and to new synthetic nicotine products not yet on the market," said MIke.  Read the article