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Is Marijuana a Risk Factor for a Heart Attack

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Research links marijuana use to significant heart attack and stroke risks, highlighting the need for awareness of potential dangers to the cardiovascular system as legalization and recreational use rise.

National Center for Biotechnology Information
by Nora D. Volkow, M.D., Ruben D. Baler, Ph.D., Wilson M. Compton, M.D., Susan R.B. Weiss, Ph.D.
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Adverse Health Effects of Marijuana Use

As marijuana use becomes legal in some states, the dominant public opinion is that marijuana is a harmless source of mood alteration. Although the harms associated with marijuana use have not been well studied, enough information is available to cause concern.

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Dr. David MD on YouTube
by David S. Berger
A person in a pink shirt is featured in an informational video discussing the link between medical marijuana use and heart attacks, as indicated by the text overlay

Medical Marijuana Use Linked to Heart Attacks? | Ask Dr. David

Doctors, including myself, have often claimed that using medical marijuana is safer than many of the medications used to treat debilitating medical conditions. Overall, I still believe this to be true. But, a new study indicates medical cannabis use in any form may increase heart attacks and strokes. So, let's talk about it!

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