Cannabis use linked to higher heart attack risk during and after surgery, but fewer blood clots

As marijuana use becomes more common and legal in most U.S. states, patients who use cannabis may face a significantly higher risk of heart attack around the time of surgery, while also showing an unexpected lower risk of dangerous blood clots in the veins, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 annual meeting.

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