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I was perfectly healthy... until a dirty habit followed by 18million Americans caused my heart to stop

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Hagerstown, MD

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I was healthy...until a dirty habit caused my heart to stop
I was healthy...until a dirty habit caused my heart to stop
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September 28, 2025
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How can marijuana use affect heart health?

Research shows smoking marijuana can pose significant risks for people with heart disease. Within the first hour after smoking, there is a five times higher risk of having a heart attack. The immediate effects include increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure, which can be Show Full Answer

How can marijuana use affect heart health?

Research shows smoking marijuana can pose significant risks for people with heart disease. Within the first hour after smoking, there is a five times higher risk of having a heart attack. The immediate effects include increased heart rate and elevated blood pressure, which can be particularly dangerous for those with heart conditions. Marijuana may also contribute to inflammation in blood vessels, which can lead to atherosclerosis. Studies of people aged 40-69 who smoked marijuana showed higher levels of inflammatory markers in their blood within three hours of use.

If considering marijuana use with heart disease, it's essential to have an open discussion with your healthcare provider first. They can help monitor for negative effects and may suggest safer alternatives like CBD, or develop an appropriate management plan based on your specific heart condition.

September 28, 2025
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Any street drug speed up heart rate,found that out back in the 80's and 90's when I was doing Crack cocane and powder coke ,so glad those days are over and I have different set of friends to njoy life with ,only habit now is stop smoking cigarettes. Still working on that bad habit .

October 7, 2025
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Appreciate you Cliff3, you just keep it pumping and giving us younger ones good health info ,so hope I have your energy when I reach the golden 70's .
Keep it pumping young man👍👍👍👍

October 8, 2025
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you carynwebb for all of your support, it means a lot to me to have you there in my corner, so appreciate you & all the supporting members
.💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

October 8, 2025
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Makes heart beat faster for sure

October 1, 2025

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