A woman blowing e-cigarette smoke. (American Heart Association via SWNS)
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Chemicals in vapes may trigger potentially deadly cardiac arrest, suggests a new study.
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Four chambers of the heart: right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle. (American Heart Association via SWNS)
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Some vape flavors may be bad for your heart, a new study shows. (American Heart Association via SWNS)
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A man blowing e-cigarette smoke. (American Heart Association via SWNS)
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