“In terms of the public health message, it shows that there are probably certain harms of cannabis use that weren’t recognized before, and people should take that into account.”
Researchers analyzed data from a cohort of 175,000 people, comparing those who use cannabis regularly against those who don’t, to determine the connection between the frequency of use and rates of CAD. Their datasets were adjusted to account for other major cardiovascular risk factors, such as tobacco and alcohol use, but did not differentiate between modes of drug use, whether smoked or consumed in edibles.
They found that daily cannabis users were 34% more likely to develop CAD than those who have never used marijuana.Researchers at the American College of Cardiology found a causal link between using marijuana daily and developing coronary artery disease .Experts are now warning that marijuana use does not come without health risks and strongly recommend that those who partake inform their doctors so they may better monitor their heart health.
Researchers hypothesized that the interplay between the plant’s psychoactive ingredient, tetrahydrocannabinol , and receptors in the heart and blood vessels may promote inflammation and the buildup of plaque. CAD is the most common type of heart disease in the United States, but the risk of developing the disease can be reduced with lifestyle changes, according to theExperts are calling for more research into marijuana and it’s health effects as it’s becoming legalized across the country in recent years.Marijuana became legalized in New York in 2021 and began being sold for recreational purposes in 2022.
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