Author Interviews, Cannabis, Columbia, Heart Disease, JACC / 21.01.2020
Cardiologists Should Screen Patients for Marijuana Use
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Ersilia DeFilippis, MD
Second-year cardiology fellow
Columbia University Irving Medical Center and
NewYork-Presbyterian
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: Marijuana use has been increasing significantly and is the most commonly illicit drug used in the United States. In recent years, more states have been legalizing its use for both recreational and medicinal purposes. We have all seen news reports regarding the rise of vaping-related health hazards. Yet, data are limited regarding the cardiovascular effects of marijuana which is what drove us to explore this topic.
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