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Oh man, that's scary, I hope that Kev comes through this ok, he's lucky!
It's not all that cut and dried. From the article you linked:
"The scientists say that this five-fold marijuana risk is a little higher than the risk for sexual intercourse, about the same as that for other types of strenuous exercise, and much less than the risk caused by cocaine, which increases one's chance of having a heart attack 25-fold.
These risks are compounded by other lifestyle conditions that affect heart function, such as such as smoking cigarettes, being overweight, and not participating in physical activity."
During the first hour, pot can cause a slight decrease in blood pressure, which will cause your heart rate to increase, like it would if you exercise or have sex. As long as you don't have other heart issues (and Kevin was already at risk anyway), as mentioned above, the normal person should not be overly affected by this.
It's not all that cut and dried. From the article you linked:
"The scientists say that this five-fold marijuana risk is a little higher than the risk for sexual intercourse, about the same as that for other types of strenuous exercise, and much less than the risk caused by cocaine, which increases one's chance of having a heart attack 25-fold.
These risks are compounded by other lifestyle conditions that affect heart function, such as such as smoking cigarettes, being overweight, and not participating in physical activity."
During the first hour, pot can cause a slight decrease in blood pressure, which will cause your heart rate to increase, like it would if you exercise or have sex. As long as you don't have other heart issues (and Kevin was already at risk anyway), as mentioned above, the normal person should not be overly affected by this.
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