"Those with cannabis use disorder who suffered a heart attack or stroke were more likely to be Black patients, with AIDS, alcohol or drug abuse, depression or high blood pressure, the study found.". So it could bery well be the other co-morbidities that causes this increase in heart attacks.
"Whether marijuana actually causes cardiovascular problems is still up in the air, according to
Paul Armentano, deputy director of NORML, which advocates for the legalization of marijuana.
Armentano noted that a study published in the October issue of the journal
Circulation found no increased risk of heart issues among marijuana users. Other studies have also failed to show an association between the drug and cardiovascular events, he said.
"My presumption is it's the association with other unhealthy behaviors rather than cannabis use per se that is driving the association highlighted in these latest AHA papers," he explained.
It is well known that inhaling cannabis by a vaporizer significantly mitigates exposure to combustion, and the use of herbal cannabis vaporizers has been determined to be safe and effective, Armentano said. "
I went to the doc and my blood pressure was perfect and I've been smoking for over 10 years. Me thinks there is some BS involved with this study. Will def be interested in further studies and debates over this. In the meantime, I will still smoke, though I've been vaping more lately anyway cuz I already know smoking by itself is bad.
I'd like to see a study on edibles vs smoking...
