Alshaarawy Lab

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NIH R01 · 2024

Cannabis use and cardiovascular health outcomes among patients with high blood pressure

ABSTRACT In recent years, cannabis, and its constituents (delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol [THC] and cannabidiol [CBD]) have been promoted as natural remedies, with chronic disease patients as prominent marketing targets. Consequently, adults with underlying medical conditions are more likely to use cannabis compared to adults without medical conditions. This is alarming given that evidence for therapeutic benefits or potential risks related to cannabis use is generally lacking. Additionally, the impact of cannabis use on the clinical course of chronic diseases, which could be significant, is unknown. Here, we propose to recruit a prospective cohort of adult patients with early-stage high blood…

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