More than 2 million patients with heart disease report use of marijuana

(Brigham and Women's Hospital) Observational studies have linked marijuana use to a range of cardiovascular risks, including stroke, arrhythmia and diseases that make it hard for the heart muscle to pump properly. The investigators encourage physicians to ask their patients about marijuana use, which can interfere with other medications that a cardiology patient might be prescribed.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news