5 Key Takeaways

• 1

  Cannabis use may be linked to a higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, according to findings by Jeffers et al.

• 2

  The study analyzed data from over 434,000 individuals using the 2016 to 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey.

• 3

  Daily cannabis use was associated with increased risks of myocardial infarction, stroke, and coronary artery disease.

• 4

  Among never-tobacco smokers, daily cannabis use correlated with heightened risks of myocardial infarction and stroke.

• 5

  The study authors emphasized the importance of assessing cardiovascular risks associated with cannabis use.