Researchers followed 156,999 participants with a median age of 54 over the course of nearly four years.
Their age, sex at birth, and smoking history didnt seem to affect the risk.
However, like most cannabis research, this new study had plenty of limitations.
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People who were prescribed medicinal cannabis were also excluded from the study.
And these are things that can be evaluated in future studies, Bene-Alhasan said.
The study included 28,535 adults over the age of 65, and none of them was a tobacco smoker.
Why Is Cannabis Use Linked to Heart Problems?
Even for people younger than 50, cannabis use is associated with cardiovascular events.
Vape pens on the market can contain 40-80% THC, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
It can be quite toxic, Chandy said.
However, more research is needed to confirm and understand the connection.
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