EAPC Quiz: Interpreting a landmark meta-analysis on electronic cigarettes

15 October 2023
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Take a look at a recent meta-analysis published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology focusing on the acute effects of electronic cigarettes on vascular endothelial function(1)and its accompanying editorial (2). Test yourself with this knowledge-based quiz by answering 10 multiple choice questions.

References

1. Meng XC, Guo XX, Peng ZY, Wang C, Liu R. Acute effects of electronic cigarettes on vascular endothelial function: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2023 Mar 27;30(5):425-435.

2. Münzel T, Daiber A, Hahad O. Are e-cigarettes dangerous or do they boost our health: no END(S) of the discussion in sight. Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2023 Mar 27;30(5):422-424.

3. Peruzzi M, Biondi-Zoccai G, Carnevale R, Cavarretta E, Frati G, Versaci F. Vaping Cardiovascular Health Risks: an Updated Umbrella Review. Curr Emerg Hosp Med Rep. 2020;8(3):103-109.

4. Fagerström K. Can alternative nicotine products put the final nail in the smoking coffin? Harm Reduct J. 2022 Dec 1;19(1):131

5. Fountoulakis P, Theofilis P, Tsalamandris S, Antonopoulos AS, Tsioufis P, Toutouzas K, Oikonomou E, Tsioufis K, Tousoulis D. The cardiovascular consequences of electronic cigarette smoking: a narrative review. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2023 Sep 27:1-11.

6. Kavousi M, Pisinger C, Barthelemy JC, De Smedt D, Koskinas K, Marques-Vidal P, Panagiotakos D, Prescott EB, Tiberi M, Vassiliou VS, Løchen ML. Electronic cigarettes and health with special focus on cardiovascular effects: position paper of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC). Eur J Prev Cardiol. 2021 Dec 20;28(14):1552-1566.

Notes to editor

Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai,1,2 Population Science and Public Health Section, European Association of Preventive Cardiology

1Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy; 2Mediterranea Cardiocentro, Napoli, Italy

Corresponding author: Prof. Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai, Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome, Latina, Italy. Email

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