Vaping can raise risk of heart disease and organ damage expert shares 'hidden dangers' Express.co.uk Warning: Etomidate in Vapes Some vapes are laced with etomidate and other dangerous drugs. It can damage your brain, disrupt your heart function, and cause fatal breathing problems. Can Smoking and Vaping Cause Back Pain? National Spine Health Foundation . Both deliver nicotine that strains your heart and toxins that inflame your arteries. No matter how you inhale, heart attacks