E cigarettes Impact Brain Blood Flow, Increasing Stroke Risk E cigarettes Linked to Increased Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure, Heart Rate RT The use of vapes and e cigarettes causes an immediate increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and blood vessel constriction. In the long run, this can cause an increased risk for heart disease. Cardiologists establish how e cigarettes damage the brain, blood vessels and lungs EurekAlert! Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), including e cigarettes and vapes, are often perceived as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco. But is the evidence really supporting this belief? A recent umbrella review published Vaping and Electronic Cigarette Toxicity Overview and Recommendations (Project VECTOR) Intrepid Lab