Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Heart Attack Risk, Studies Show
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Recent studies suggest that cannabis use may significantly raise the risk of heart attacks, even among young and healthy individuals. Two new studies add to mounting evidence that marijuana can negatively impact cardiovascular health.
A retrospective study published in JACC Advances analyzed over 4.6 million people and found that cannabis users under 50 were more than six times as likely to experience a heart attack compared to non-users. In addition to heart attacks, cannabis use also increased the risk of ischemic stroke, heart failure, and cardiovascular death.
A meta-analysis presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session reviewed data from 12 studies, involving over 75 million people, and found a 50% higher risk of heart attack among cannabis users. The research highlighted that the risk is particularly acute in the hours following consumption, with heart attack risk peaking within an hour.
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