Cannabis Use: A New Risk Behaviour Among Adults With Congenital Heart Disease
Abstract Background: Cannabis use has increased in Canada and can be associated with adverse cardiovascular events. Given increased use and accessibility to cannabis, there is a need among clinicians to better understand cannabis use in adults with congenital heart disease. Methods: A cross-sectional survey (May to September 2018) was used to investigate cannabis use among 252 patients with adult congenital heart disease in a quaternary care centre. Results: Of the 252 patients, 53 (21%) reported using cannabis. The majority of
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