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There’s No Associated Between Cannabis Use and Increased Stroke Risk, Finds Study

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According to NORML, who first reported on the study, researchers identified no link between recent cannabis exposure and either an increased or decreased risk of stroke after adjusting for confounders such as age, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

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What’s the Deal With Synthetic Cannabinoids Like Spice and K2? Are They Safe?

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Elevated blood pressure. Cardiotoxicity is a condition where the heart muscles are damaged and can interrupt blood flow throughout the body. Keeping on the topic of the thing that gives us life, another study published in 2015 warns us again on the cardiovascular risk you put your heart in when you consume K2. Chest Pain.

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Cannabis & THC: Understanding the Effects & Liability

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Intraocular (eyeball) pressure. Blood pressure. Cerebral (brain) blood flow. Positive measurements of THC in blood generally correlate with recent exposure, although some research suggests heavy chronic users may have detectable THC in blood for days following last use (Odell et al., Memory impairment.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

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By April 2015, 23 American states had legalized the use of cannabis for medical purposes only. Have severe cardio-pulmonary disease with occasional hypotension (low blood pressure), possible hypertension (high blood pressure), syncope (loss of consciousness) or tachycardia (rapid heart rate).

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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7 While the lifetime use remains relatively stable for this cohort, from 2015-2017, past year and past month use increased 2.7% In 2015, Whiting, et al, performed a meta-analysis and systematic review of research on the medical use of cannabis. and 2.3%, respectively. dronabinol, nabilone, and epidiolex. Pediatr Res. Breastfeed Med.

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Can you overdose on weed?

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Originally posted on 5th August 2015, Updated on 31st January 2020. Consequently, due to THC’s interaction with the cardiovascular system users may also experience heart palpitations, the lowering of blood pressure or a rise in heart rate. Blood sugar can also reduce when consuming unusually high amounts of THC.

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Marijuana & COVID-19: Top Studies [August 2020]

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2) A 2020 study found that CBD can inhibit the production of proinflammatory cytokines that have been associated with SARS-CoV2 induced multi-organ pathology and mortality.