Cannabis Use Increases Myocardial Infarction Risk

Cannabis Use Increases Myocardial Infarction Risk

There is an association between cannabis use and cardiovascular risks, particularly myocardial infarction (MI), in relatively healthy populations under 50 years old, according to a retrospective cohort study in preprint from JACC: Advances. Analyzing data from 4.6 million adults over 5 years, the study found that cannabis users had a significantly higher risk of adverse cardiovascular outcomes compared to non-users. Key findings include a sixfold increase in the risk of MI among cannabis users (absolute …

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