Researchers at the American Heart Association revealed people who use marijuana are at higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Studies are to be presented in Pennsylvania
Two new preliminary studies on recreational marijuana use and health strengthen existing evidence that regular intake negatively impacts heart and brain health, according to the American Heart Association.
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<p>As more people across the U.S. use marijuana for medical and recreational reasons, two new studies suggest its regular intake may damage heart and brain health. In one study, daily use of marijuana raised the risk of developing heart failure by about one-third, even after considering other factors, compared to people who reported never using marijuana. In a second study, older people with any combination of Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol who used marijuana, significantly increased their risk for a major acute heart or brain event while hospitalized, compared to those who reported not using marijuana.</p>
Two new studies suggest that regular use of marijuana could be linked to a higher risk of heart failure or heart attack, especially among older people.