NYMC Faculty Publications

Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabinoids

Author Type(s)

Resident/Fellow, Faculty

DOI

10.1097/CRD.0000000000000566

Journal Title

Cardiology in Review

First Page

36

Last Page

40

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2025

Department

Medicine

Keywords

arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, cannabinoid, cannabis, cannabis arteritis, cannabis-associated vasospasm, cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular disease, CBD, coronary artery disease, marijuana, myocardial infarction, stroke, THC, ventricular tachycardia

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

Marijuana is now one of the most widely used substances in the United States that has been rising in prevalence given increasing legalization and recreational and medical usage. Despite its widespread use, there have been increasing concerns regarding the cardiovascular safety of marijuana. Recent studies have found a link between marijuana use and the development of cardiovascular disease. Most notably, marijuana has been found to be associated with various cardiac complications, including atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, and arteritis. Given these growing concerns, this article seeks to examine the effects and significance of marijuana on cardiovascular health.

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