My sister did indeed join the ranks of the Air Force, remained in service for (20) years, smoked cigarettes for a period of time, and now uses medicinal cannabis for other disorders. With that said many with some form of heart disease are and have considered using cannabis and possibly more would consider cannabis / marijuana use if they had a cannabis education. Although the research is sparse, several journal articles and studies have cropped up noting the benefits of cannabis and the cardiovascular system. One study mentions usage of CBD may cut the risk and the common conditions which
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cigarette use are related include: stroke, heart attack, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and several types of cancers. An Israeli study noted that “A single ultra-low dose of THC before ischemia or Insufficient Blood flow is a safe and effective treatment that reduces myocardial ischemic heart attack damage” (Felsenstein Medical Research Center, Israel 2015). Even though research and evidence to date are sparse, imagine what further research may uncover regarding how cannabis can benefit cardiovascular treatment and care resulting in a
longer life span for more patients (Medical Marijuana, 2015).