Medical cannabis authorization and the risk of cardiovascular events: a longitudinal cohort study

Medical cannabis authorization and the risk of cardiovascular events: a longitudinal cohort study

Abstract Background Cannabis is increasingly used for therapeutic purpose. However, its safety profile is not well known. This study assessed the risk of cardiovascular-related emergency department (ED) visit and hospitalization in adult patients authorized to use medical cannabis in Ontario, Canada...

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Main Authors: Arsene Zongo, Cerina Lee, Jason R. B. Dyck, Jihane El-Mourad, Elaine Hyshka, John G. Hanlon, Dean T. Eurich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Longitudinal cohort study
Medical cannabis
Cardiovascular events
Acute coronary syndrome
Stroke
Hospitalization
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02229-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02229-6

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