- Chronic cannabis use impairs blood vessel function and flow-mediated dilation (FMD).
- Reduced nitric oxide release in cells treated with serum from marijuana smokers was observed.
- Long-term clinical outcomes, such as heart attacks or strokes, were not evaluated.
- Further research on the cardiovascular effects of cannabis is emphasized.
- Study included 55 healthy adults aged 18 to 50 years and was conducted in California.
Source: JAMA Cardiology
