Marijuana has been touted for many of its medicinal benefits, but for older people with cardiovascular disease, there could be some health issues if they decide to use the edible form of it.
Marijuana in edible form may have cardiovascular risks for these individuals according to experts.
A Canadian Journal of Cardiology case report recently examined a 70-year-old man who had a heart attack after eating a marijuana lollipop. The candy had been infused with 90 milligrams (mg) of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
The man had stable coronary artery disease but was on medicine for it.
According to Dr. Alexandra Saunders at Horizon Health Network’s Department of Cardiology in New Brunswick, Canada, the 90-mg dose was “inappropriate.”
“Marijuana can be a useful tool for many patients, especially for pain and nausea relief. At the same time, like all other medications, it does carry risk and side effects,” said Saunders.
