Arterial Inflammation and E-Cigarettes

Arterial Inflammation and E-Cigarettes

Arterial inflammation will be compared using PET scanning in 3 groups: 1) Non-smokers, 2) Tobacco cigarette smokers, 3) Electronic cigarette users.

Qualified participants will undergo a singe PET/CT to detect arterial inflammation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Healthy

• Nonsmokers OR
• Daily e-cigarette user OR
• Daily tobacco cigarette smoker

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cardiac disease
• Respiratory Disease
• Diabetes mellitus