Cardiologist Addresses Link Between Marijuana Use and Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

During a recent news broadcast, a Cleveland cardiologist discussed the link between marijuana use and the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Researchers repeatedly have found that marijuana is harmful to cardiovascular health.

According to two studies presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions last year, regular marijuana use may raise the risk for heart attack, stroke, or heart failure — especially among people with other underlying health issues.

A study published in February’s Journal of the American Heart Association found daily marijuana users had a 25% higher risk of heart attack and a 42% higher risk of stroke compared to non-users.

Earlier this month Dr. Christine Jellis went on Fox 8 News Cleveland to highlight some of this research, saying,

What we’re seeing with some of the studies, in particular a recent study on 500,000 people, is that there is an increased risk for stroke and heart attack in people who are consuming cannabis, both via the smoking method but also via eating as well.

All of this underscores what we have said for years: Marijuana may be many things, but “harmless” simply is not one of them.

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