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AHA Presentation Links Cannabis Use to Higher ASCVD Odds in Women, Never-Smokers, and Young Adults

AHA Presentation Links Cannabis Use to Higher ASCVD Odds in Women, Never-Smokers, and Young Adults

BRFSS analysis presented at AHA 2026 associates cannabis use with ASCVD in select low-risk subgroups but remains observational and cross-sectional. Stronger signals in women and never-smokers warrant targeted follow-up studies rather than broad causal claims. Evidence quality is moderate, limited by self-report and lack of longitudinal outcomes.

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Next steps require prospective cohorts with objective exposure verification and adjudication of clinical events, plus mechanistic studies on endothelial function and inflammation. Regulatory agencies should monitor whether expanding legalization correlates with measurable shifts in population-level ASCVD incidence tracked through claims or registry data.

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  • [1]
    Primary Source(https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1161/circ.152.suppl_1)
  • [2]
    Supporting Source(https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamacardiology/fullarticle/2812345)