Cardiovascular Effects of Medical Marijuana: A Systematic Review

Utilization of marijuana as a medicinal agent is becoming increasingly popular, and so far, 25 states have legalized it for medical purposes. However, there is emerging evidence that marijuana use can result in cardiovascular side effects, such as rhythm abnormalities, syncope/dizziness, and myocardial infarction, among others. Further, there are currently no stringent national standards or approval processes, like FDA evaluation, in place to assess medical marijuana products.This review includes the largest up-to-date pooled population of patients with exposure to marijuana and reported cardiovascular effects.