Marijuana: A new risk factor for heart disease

When we think of the risk factors for heart disease, we think of obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, periodontal disease … but now there’s a new risk: marijuana. More and more evidence points to heart disease and other chronic conditions being associated with the use of cannabis.
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association links smoking, vaping, and marijuana consumption to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke-even if the user had no existing heart conditions or did not previously smoke or vape tobacco. While both daily and nondaily use of cannabis was associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke, the risk of stroke rose 42% and the risk of heart attack rose 25% with daily use of cannabis.
Join us in this episode of Medical History Mysteries as we take a behind-the-scenes look at cannabis and its effects, and why they matter to the dental professional.
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About Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz
Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics.
About Tom Viola, RPh, CCP
With more than 30 years’ experience as a board-certified pharmacist, clinical educator, professional speaker, and published author, Tom Viola, RPh, CCP, has earned the reputation as the go-to specialist for making pharmacology practical and useful for dental teams. He is the founder of Pharmacology Declassified and is a member of the faculty of more than 10 dental professional degree programs. Viola has contributed to several professional journals and pharmacology textbooks, and currently serves as a consultant to the American Dental Association’s Council on Scientific Affairs.
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[@tomstanley7568]

how is me and willy still fine ?

[@dorian345]

How snoop still fine???

[@John-js5gk]

It isn't THC it is genetically modified m RNA.

[@tonycostanzo4276]

Dont mix tobacco with your Pot

[@tonycostanzo4276]

BIG PHARMA MUST LOVE THIS LYRE.

[@The_guy_on_the_internet]

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[@kevinsupertramp27]

so is sigaret, alcohol, stress, politics and paying taxes... the topic is hot but not bad ;-) i smoke 25 years and i am fine, but politics

[@tomstanley7568]

because of the munchies we eat the poison face it most of it is and your a dentist telling us all about it

[@DW10463]

If it was true i would be dead already

[@Tooth2RootDentistry]

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[@karatekid6026]

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[@freedomordust2957]

I rebuke this in the name of holy herb lol. I smoke before I run. Foh. Lol

[@tonycostanzo4276]

He works for big pharma

[@Treeoftwo]

LoL what a load of crap