Marijuana use by the elderly is rising, but many not be aware of the cardiovascular risks, experts said.
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Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say
Older adults who don’t smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to two new non-published studies presented Monday at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia.
