Heart Attack and Stroke in a Bong?

Cannabis Use Linked to Elevated Myocardial Infarction and Stroke Risk

Cannabis use may increase the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke independent of tobacco use, according to recent findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association. 

Compared with nonusers, daily cannabis consumers had 

1. 25% higher odds of myocardial infarction and 
2. 42% higher odds of stroke. 

More frequent use was associated with a greater possibility of adverse cardiovascular outcomes regardless of whether cannabis was smoked, eaten, or vaporized. 

(Source: JAMA Network)

Also see

• Cannabis and Cardio Don’t Mix!
• Cannabis use disorder may be linked to growing number of heart attacks in younger adults
• Cannabis use predicts risks of heart failure and cerebrovascular accidents: results from the National Inpatient Sample