Marijuana use may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke
According to a recent study set to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 66th Annual Scientific Session, marijuana use may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Cannabis receptors are present on heart muscle cells involved with contractility, or squeezing ability, which suggests one potential mechanism by which marijuana could be affecting the cardiovascular system. If you are struggling with marijuana use, please call us today at 504-510-2331. Read more here: https://www.acc.org/about-acc/press-releases/2017/03/09/14/05/marijuana-use-associated-with-increased-risk-of-stroke-heart-failure