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Cannabis use linked to higher heart attack risk during and after surgery, but fewer blood clots
As marijuana use becomes more common and legal in most U.S. states, patients who use cannabis may face a significantly higher risk of heart attack around the time of surgery, while also showing an unexpected lower risk of dangerous blood…
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A study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 annual meeting found that patients who use marijuana face a significantly higher risk of heart attack around the time of surgery. The same analysis showed these patients have an unexpectedly lower risk of developing dangerous venous blood clots. The findings highlight contrasting cardiovascular effects of cannabis use in the peri‑operative period.
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