Cannabis Use and the Risk of Arrhythmias: Insights From a Large Retrospective Multicenter Analysis

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Juan Vargas · Northern Arizona VA Health Care System

Keerthana Jyotheeswara Pillai · University of California, Riverside

Christian Toquica · Trinity Health

Pranav Mahajan · Lehigh Valley Health Network

Sanya Chandna · Cleveland Clinic

Vrinda Vyas · East Carolina University

Shweta Paulraj

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Cannabis use was associated with an increased risk of multiple arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias. These findings highlight the need for further research on the cardiovascular effects of cannabis and reinforce the importance of patient counseling regarding its potential arrhythmogenic risks.

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Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research Bipolar Disorder and Treatment Smoking Behavior and Cessation

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Published in: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Volume 36, Issue 12, pp. 3261-3267

DOI: 10.1111/jce.70135

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Cannabis Use and the Risk of Arrhythmias: Insights From a Large Retrospective Multicenter Analysis

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