{"id":2189243,"date":"2024-02-29T13:57:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-29T18:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-study-links-marijuana-use-to-higher-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke\/"},"modified":"2024-02-29T13:59:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T18:59:50","slug":"new-study-links-marijuana-use-to-higher-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-study-links-marijuana-use-to-higher-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke\/","title":{"rendered":"Study: Marijuana Use Increases Heart Attack and Stroke Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnew-study-links-marijuana-use-to-higher-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2189243&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A New Study Reveals the Dangers of Marijuana Use on Heart Health<\/h2>\n<p>According to a \u200drecent study funded by the National Institutes\u200b of Health (NIH) and published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, even occasional marijuana use can \u200dsignificantly increase \u200cthe risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke\u200c or heart \u200battack. The study found that smoking, eating, or vaping cannabis can also lead to coronary heart disease.<\/p>\n<p>The researchers analyzed\u2063 data from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \u2064(CDC) survey, which included nearly\u200c 435,000 patients aged 18 to 74. The results showed\u200c that daily cannabis users had a 25% higher chance of heart attack and a 42% higher risk of stroke compared to non-users. Even those who\u200b used marijuana once a week had a 3% higher chance of heart attack and a 5% higher \u2064chance of \u2064stroke.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, the study revealed that smoking was the most common method of marijuana consumption among \u2064the participants, with approximately 75% of users \u2062reporting it as their preferred way of using the drug.<\/p>\n<h3>Younger\u2064 Adults at Higher Risk<\/h3>\n<p>The study also found that younger adults, defined as men under 55 and women under 65, faced a 36% higher risk of heart disease, heart attack, \u2063and\u200b stroke\u2063 if \u200cthey used marijuana, regardless of tobacco use.<\/p>\n<p>Lead study author Abra Jeffers, Ph.D., a data analyst at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, emphasized\u2062 the lack of awareness regarding the cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis\u2063 use. She noted that despite decreasing perceptions of harm, previous\u2062 research had already suggested a link between marijuana and cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<p>Jeffers also highlighted the additional risks of smoking marijuana\u2062 due to the inhalation of particulate matter.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1709309489112000&#038;usg=AOvVaw20eDm7E_wWYpxKS0Gtd9AI\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Despite the increasing support for marijuana legalization, the drug still has vocal critics. Scientific research has linked marijuana to various problems, including anxiety, memory issues, lung problems, and even psychosis.\u200c Studies have shown a \u200bconnection between marijuana use and schizophrenia, particularly in individuals with a genetic predisposition. Additionally, THC in cannabis has been found to worsen symptoms and lead to more relapses and hospitalizations for\u2063 schizophrenia and psychosis.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial\u200c to consider these risks and the potential impact on heart health when making decisions \u2062about marijuana use.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some factors contributing to the increased \u2062risk of cardiovascular events associated with marijuana use, as\u2062 mentioned in \u200bthe\u200b study<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Only a\u200c few times a month had\u2063 a 20% higher risk of stroke. <\/p>\n<p>The study also indicated that\u2064 marijuana use can have a negative impact on heart health even in\u200b young and otherwise healthy individuals. Dr. Dana V. Devine, \u200clead author of the study, \u200cstated, &#8220;These findings provide strong evidence that marijuana\u2063 use, even in young people without\u2063 preexisting cardiovascular\u200b disease, is associated\u2063 with an increased risk of cardiovascular events.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>One of the reasons for this increased risk is the impact of marijuana on blood pressure and heart rate. THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana, can cause an immediate increase in heart rate and\u200b blood \u200dpressure. This\u200b puts additional stress on the\u2063 cardiovascular system and can lead to heart\u200c attacks or strokes, particularly in individuals who already have underlying heart conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the methods of marijuana \u2063consumption\u200c also play a role in its \u200bnegative effects on heart health. Smoking cannabis can expose individuals to harmful\u200c chemicals and toxins that can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-can-lower-your-heart-risk-by-eating-at-this-time\/\" title=\"You Can Lower Your Heart Risk By Eating at This Time\">damage blood vessels<\/a> and lead to \u2064atherosclerosis, a condition \u2064where fatty plaques build up in the arteries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/woman-fighting-for-her-life-after-15-spider-bites-cause-flesh-eating-bacteria-infection\/\" title=\"Woman Fighting For Her Life After 15 Spider Bites Cause Flesh-Eating Bacteria Infection\">reducing blood flow<\/a> to the heart.\u200d Vaping and \u200ceating cannabis products may not have the same impact on the lungs but can still result in an\u200c increase in heart rate and blood pressure.<\/p>\n<p>The findings of this study are especially significant given the increasing \u200bprevalence of marijuana use\u200b worldwide. With the legalization of recreational marijuana in some \u2063countries and \u200bthe growing acceptance of its medical use, it is crucial \u200dto understand\u2063 and communicate the potential risks associated with its consumption.<\/p>\n<p>These findings call for greater awareness and education about the potential \u2063dangers of marijuana use, particularly among young people. Healthcare professionals, parents, and educators need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/adam-kinzinger-says-he-received-certified-letter-from-family-disowning-him\/\" title=\"Adam Kinzinger received a disownment letter from his family.\">provide evidence-based information<\/a> on the potential cardiovascular risks of\u2062 marijuana use, along with emphasizing the \u200cimportance of a healthy\u200d lifestyle and regular cardiovascular screening.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the \u2063recent study funded by the NIH\u200d provides \u200ccompelling evidence that even occasional marijuana use\u2063 can significantly increase\u200b the risk of cardiovascular \u200cevents such as stroke\u2062 or heart attack. The detrimental impact of marijuana on \u2063heart health \u2062is especially concerning given the growing popularity and acceptance of \u2062its use. It \u200cis crucial to prioritize education and awareness on the\u2063 potential risks associated with marijuana consumption and encourage individuals, particularly young people, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-app-lets-you-see-just-how-left-wing-products-are-as-you-grocery-shop\/\" title=\"Check out the new app that reveals the left-wingness of products while you shop!\">make informed \u2064choices<\/a> about their health and well-being.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent study reveals that marijuana use is associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular events. Even occasional cannabis smoking, as infrequent as once a month, can elevate the chances of stroke or heart attack. The study, funded by the National Institute of Health, was published in the Journal of the American Heart Association<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":2189244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1366397567.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2189243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/02\/GettyImages-1366397567.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2189243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2189243"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2189243\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2189244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2189243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2189243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2189243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}