Cannabis use linked to a doubled risk of heart disease death, new study finds

With growing marijuana use across the country, studies have looked at the link between cannabis use and cardiovascular problems — but new research is showing the magnitude of such risk.

In the study, published Tuesday in the journal Heart, researchers found cannabis use is linked to a doubled risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a 29% higher risk for acute coronary syndrome and 20% higher risk for stroke.

The authors analyzed data from 24 studies published from 2016 to 2023.