Marijuana Use in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: JACC Review Topic of the Week

Highlights •We estimate that >2 million U.S. adults who have reported ever using marijuana have cardiovascular disease. •Observational studies have suggested an association between marijuana use and a range of cardiovascular risks. •Marijuana is becoming increasingly potent, and smoking marijuana carries many of the same cardiovascular health hazards as smoking tobacco. •Few randomized clinical trials have been conducted or are planned to explore the effects of marijuana on cardiovascular risk. •Screening and testing for use of marijuana are encouraged in clinical settings, especially in the care of young patients presenting with cardiovascular disease.