The Big Picture: Dr. Adriana Davis says, “…we’re learning more and more about the negative effects of marijuana use and heart health risks–it’s not good.”
Doctor’s Expert Insights About Marijuana Use and Hearth Health in Pennsylvania
Know this: “A lot of people seem to think that marijuana smoke is clean smoke. That’s not true! Marijuana smoke contains many of the same toxins as tobacco smoke. These toxins can damage blood vessels and your heart. Also, keep in mind that the exact mechanisms are still unclear, but it seems to be related to coronary artery disease. This is enough of a signal that marijuana use can impact your stroke, hypertension, and heart attack risks. Talk to your healthcare team about cessation!” Dr. Puja Uppal, Family Medicine.
Beyond the News: As more states legalize recreational marijuana, we can expect that the number of people using marijuana will increase dramatically–especially among young adults. This could potentially translate to higher rates of heart failure later in life as this population ages.
Health Alert for East Stroudsburg
Key Drivers in Monroe County:
This study analyzed data from the NIH-sponsored “All of Us” Research Program to analyze the association between frequency of marijuana use and new onset heart failure.
From a population of almost 157,000 participants, with a median follow-up of 45 months, the…
