Cannabis and the Heart

Discussion in 'Marijuana News' started by Storm Crow, Jun 26, 2023.

  1. There has been a lot of fuss about cannabis and your heart. Well, while reading the latest studies on cannabis, I came across this little gem in a study on drugs and heart disease. I've divided the text into smaller chunks for easier reading. Link leads to the full study, but here's the interesting part-

    Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Cerebrovascular Disease (CeVD): Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database
    Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Cerebrovascular Disease (CeVD): Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) Database

    The increased legalization of marijuana and its rising prevalence has led to increased concern regarding its long-term effects on the cardiovascular system (World Drug Report 2019, United Nations) [12].

    Our study revealed that while there was a statistically significant increase in both the incidence and prevalence of ischemic heart disease and MI in hospitalized patients with cannabis use, no significant association was noted when adjusted for potential confounders.

    Our results are consistent with data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) by Jivanji et al. (2020) [13] that also failed to reveal an association between cardiovascular disease and cannabis use.

    Furthermore, longitudinal studies investigating marijuana use and the development of cardiovascular disease in 18-30-year-olds also showed no change in the risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life[14].

    Granny :wave:
     
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  2. HI @Storm Crow ....i had a quad heart bypass 23 years ago i gave up smoking Baccy but not cannabis ,cannabis has not hurt my heart at all ,i do have high blood pressure i take meds for that ,,but apart from my arthritis i aint to bad in heath...,,,mac.
     
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  3. I’d think a common couch, a refrigerator, and/or a pantry are far more damaging to a user’s heart than marijuana…

    Used to have a history Professor, he’d often say “Most people dig their graves with a spoon and a fork”…
     
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  4. Hi @Haggis420 that made me laugh mate ..,,but its very true ,the pantry ya gotta keep ya eye on that pantry ..i know i have to watch what i eat ,,but i still eat a burger or two .:) i eat what i want but dont go mad eating burgers etc .plus i eat more fruits now and veggies ..no fried foods .daughter bought me an air-fryer i use that with chicken ,and other food, mac..
    PS i do like cider though .....
     
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  5. No fried foods!! You might as well just shoot me.,.I have had leukemia and a bone marrow transplant(1989),I lived through that so now I'm eating what ever I want.,lol.,.I weight 105# .,I eat fried chicken,shrimp,potatoes, haddock.,all cooked at home in cast-iron skillets.,.I puff every day.,stopped cig's(20yr) and Vodka(8yr).,miss the Vodka.,but doing OK for now.,Best2all., 20220421_093859.jpg
     
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  6. You ain't in too bad health yet.
     
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  7. ive gotta tell ya that i still enjoy fried bacon and egg sandwich or sausage and egg ,,but not too often ...ive got to have a bit of enjoyment ,:) ..mac.
    PS i do like a can of cider or two ...
     
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  8. Dr David Allen, a retired heart surgeon claims that THC protects your heart up to thirty days after initial ingestion . the heart protective effects of THC last thirty days after the fact !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the law only cares about THC-cooh aftr the fact ... we have a long long way to still go herer
     
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  9. Personally, I've been on a fresh fruit kick for about a year. Also veges.Ms DWW buys a load of fruit and a few veges and the sit in baskets at the end of the kitchen counter. I don't even seem to want meat any more. My favorite food is ensalada rusa. It's a Russian potato salad, and the national salad of Spain.

    My thanks, as always, to @Storm Crow.
     
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  10. #10 DeLaserian, Sep 16, 2024
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    Your findings on cannabis and cardiovascular health are really intriguing. It's such a hot topic, especially with the increasing legalization and use. It's fascinating how your study shows no significant link between cannabis use and cardiovascular disease when adjusted for other factors. That aligns with what I've read from other research too, like the BRFSS data. I think it's crucial to delve deeper into these findings, especially with medical cannabis pharmacy becoming more prevalent. Understanding the potential effects, both positive and negative, is key for informed decision-making.
     

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