Although marijuana is legalized in many countries, research has shown that it could have harmful health effects on some – including a higher risk of heart attacks.
Two recent studies are connected The use of cannabis Heart events, especially among young, healthier people, states in a statement from the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
One study included more than 4.6 million people. The second was a major overview that examined 12 previous studies, including more than 75 million people, who are said to be the largest combined study that examined the relationship between cannabis and a heart attack.
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The findings will be presented at the ACC’s annual scientific session from 29 to 31 March in Chicago, and will be published in Jacc Advances.
Two recent studies have linked cannabis use to heart events, especially among young, healthier people. (East)
Healthy cannabis users who have been under the age of 50 more than six times more likely to experience a heart attack compared to those who have not used the substance, researchers revealed.
They also had four times more likely to have a stroke, twice as likely to experience heart failure, and three times more likely to die of a heart event.
This risk has been shown to peak as soon as one hour after the use of cannabis in one of the studies.
All participants had no previous cardiac states, they were not tobacco users, they had a healthy blood pressure and Cholesterol levelsAnd he did not have a history of diabetes.
“We know that cigarette smoking increases the risk of a heart event, and it is reasonable to assume that marijuana smoking is a similar risk.”
The study did not accurately determine how marijuana compromised Heart healthBut researchers presented some opportunities.
They included that it could “influence the regulation of the heart rhythm, increase the demand for oxygen in the heart muscle and contribute to endothelial dysfunction, which makes it difficult for blood vessels to relax and beyond, and can interrupt blood flow,” the statement said.
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“The question about the use of cannabis should be part of a clinician processing to understand the overall cardiovascular risk of patients, similar to asking Smoking cigarettes“Said the leading author Ibrahim Kamel, MD, Clinical Instructor at the Faculty of Medicine and Internal Medicine, University of Boston and the resident medical center of St. Elizabeth in Boston, in a statement.
“At the policy level, a fair warning should be done so that people who consume cannabis know that there are risks.”
There were some inconsistencies in data on duration and the amount of use of cannabis or the use of tobacco or other drugs, researchers noted. (East)
The study had some restrictions, researchers noted.
There have been some inconsistencies in data on duration and the amount of use of cannabis or the use of tobacco or other medicines, the issue is said.
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“We should have caution in the interpretation of findings in the fact that the consumption of cannabis is usually associated with other substances, such as cocaine or other illegal drugs, which are not counted,” Kamel said.
Healthy cannabis users who were under the age of 50 were more than six times more likely to experience a heart attack compared to those who did not use the substance. (East)
“Patients should be upcoming with your doctors And remember that we are their advocate number 1 and the whole story is important. “
Researchers invited additional studies to confirm findings and identify groups with the highest risks.
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Dr. Jasdeep Dalawari, an intervention cardiologist based at Illinois and a regional chief doctor of Vitalsolution, Ingenovis Health Company, was not involved in the studio, but repeated his limitations as a retrospective study.
“Randomized control test is ideal, but it’s hard to do with this topic,” Fox News Digital told Fox News. “Asks questions about marijuana safety because it becomes more ubiquitous.”
“At the policy level, a fair warning should be done so that people who consume cannabis know that there are risks.”
While Dalawari said this study was “interesting and worrying”, he also called out more information on the topic.
“I advise all my patients to stop smoking all substances, because we know that cigarette smoking increases the risk of a heart event and it is reasonable to assume that Smoking marijuana It is a similar risk, “he said.
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“It would be interesting to know if this study is dealing with the risks of swallowing opposite smoking. I would still advise patients to limit the use of cannabis to Definite studies have been published. “
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