Recent findings in the Journal of the American Heart Association reveal a potential link between cannabis use, regardless of consumption method (smoking, eating, or vaping), and an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.

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Dr. Abra Jeffers, the lead author of the study and a data analyst at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, underscored the surge in cannabis use and the insufficient awareness surrounding its cardiovascular risks.

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She noted, "Despite common use, little is known about the risks of cannabis use and, in particular, the cardiovascular disease risks."

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The research analyzed survey data from over 400,000 U.S. adults spanning the years 2016 to 2020, exploring the correlation between cannabis use and self-reported cardiovascular outcomes.

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The results indicated a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes among individuals using marijuana, with daily users showing the greatest odds.

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Dr. Robert L. Page II, a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, stressed the significance of healthcare practitioners discussing cannabis use with patients.

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"As cannabis use continues to grow in legality and access across the U.S., practitioners and clinicians need to remember to assess cannabis use at each patient encounter," he commented.

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