Comparison of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Cardiometabolic Profiles Between Current and Never Users of Marijuana

• Published in: Circulation Cardiovascular quality and outcomes Vol. 16; no. 11; p. e009609
• Main Authors: Alhassan, Hassan A, Akunor, Harriet, Howard, Ato, Donohue, Joseph, Kainat, Aleesha, Onyeaka, Henry K, Aiyer, Aryan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.2023
• Subjects: Adult; Atherosclerosis - diagnosis; Atherosclerosis - epidemiology; Cannabis; Cardiovascular Diseases - diagnosis; Cardiovascular Diseases - epidemiology; Cardiovascular Diseases - etiology; Cross-Sectional Studies; Female; Heart Disease Risk Factors; Humans; Male; Nutrition Surveys; Risk Factors; atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease; risk factors; tobacco; marijuana use

The relationship between marijuana use and cardiovascular health remains uncertain, with several observational studies suggesting a potential association with increased adverse atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) outcomes. This study examined the relationship between marijuana use, ASCVD...