Cannabis use disorder and increased risk of arrhythmia-related hospitalization in young adults

CONCLUSION AND SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE: With the growing legalization in the United States, there is an increased use of medicinal/recreational cannabis. This is the first national study to our knowledge that found that CUD is associated with a 47%-52% increased likelihood of arrhythmia hospitalization in the younger population and the risk of association was controlled for potential confounders including other substances. The fact that atrial fibrillation is the most prevalent arrhythmia is of special concern since it can result in stroke and other embolic events. Physicians need to familiarize themselves with cannabis abuse or dependence as a risk factor for arrhythmia.PMID:34432919 | DOI:10.1111/ajad.13215

Source: The American Journal on Addictions - August 25, 2021 Category: Addiction Authors: Rikinkumar S Patel Mario D Gonzalez Temitope Ajibawo Raman Baweja Source Type: research