US EditionMarijuana users under age 50 are six times more likely to have a heart attack, study finds
- A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that people under 50 with no cardiovascular risk factors who use marijuana are six times more likely to have a heart attack, with the risk peaking about an hour after consumption.
- Cannabis use has risen globally due to expanding legalization and social acceptance, with over 192 million users reported by the United Nations in 2018, though cannabis consumption has both potential therapeutic benefits and links to adverse cardiovascular outcomes.
- Researchers hypothesize that marijuana may affect heart rhythm regulation, increase oxygen demand in the heart muscle, hinder blood vessel relaxation, and interrupt blood flow, though it is still unclear how marijuana affects the cardiovascular system.
- Dr. Robert Page, a cardiology specialist and professor of clinical pharmacy at CU Anschutz, noted that the study is not definitive proof of causation but called it a red flag, stating that even five days of daily use shows an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, with incrementally increasing risk with longer use.
- According to Dr. Page, data suggests a correlation between the strength of marijuana, particularly higher THC levels, and increased cardiovascular risk, emphasizing the need for more studies and cautioning against assuming no health effects from marijuana use.
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Marijuana users under age 50 are six times more likely to have a heart attack, study finds
A new study found that people under the age of 50 who use marijuana are six times more likely to have a heart attack and four times more likely to have a stroke compared to non-users. The study, which was published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, surveyed more than 4.6 million people under the age of 50 who had no health conditions associated with cardiovascular risks.This study points out that it is still unclear how marij…
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