Marijuana Linked to Cardiovascular Problems
Submitted by Ally
- 22 April 2017
Marijuana use may increase the risk of stroke and heart failure.
This was concluded to be the case even after accounting for demographic and lifestyle risk factors, as well as other health conditions.
The new findings on the potential cardiovascular effects of marijuana appear at a time when the drug could soon very well become legal for medicinal or recreational use in more than half of US states.
The study’s lead author notes: "It's important for physicians to know these effects so we can better educate patients such as those who are inquiring about the safety of cannabis or even asking for a prescription for cannabis."
The research will be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 66th Annual Scientific Session.