Cannabis Linked to 210% Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Death

New research reports that cannabis use may double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and significantly elevate risk of stroke and acute coronary syndrome. The findings were published in Heart. 

Previous research has highlighted risks between cannabis use and cardiovascular health, including a higher risk of heart attack, cardiogenic shock, and arrhythmias. Despite this, however, knowledge gaps exist on the magnitude of the associated risk…