Heart attack survivor wants related cannabis info.

[psychocat]

On Christmas eve I suffered a 98% oclussion of the left ventricle and was rushed into hospital for emergency cardiac surgery, today is my first day at home and as you probably can imagine I now have many questions regarding any further use of cannabis.
I would like to ask for any links that you may know of dealing with this particular subject.
Thanks to all who can help me in my quest for knowledge . :thumbsup:

psychocat Reviewed by psychocat on 12-28-2009. Heart attack survivor wants related cannabis info. On Christmas eve I suffered a 98% oclussion of the left ventricle and was rushed into hospital for emergency cardiac surgery, today is my first day at home and as you probably can imagine I now have many questions regarding any further use of cannabis. I would like to ask for any links that you may know of dealing with this particular subject. Thanks to all who can help me in my quest for knowledge . :thumbsup: Rating: 5

[boaz]

sorry to hear but glad your back safely now. sorry don't know any info to pass along, might check out granny's web page. i do know weed can make your heart race sometimes, i'd be cautious if i were you. welcome back!

[psychocat]

Thanks man, it shook me up a bit and I know I will have to make some lifestyle changes.
I intend to stop smoking the herb but I would like to continue partaking by way of edibles.

I was very nearly an ex-Psychocat. :wtf:

[sarah louise]

98%, fookin hell you nearly were an ex-Psychocat indeed, what a way to get out of xmas with the family.

All the best for getting into a more 'heart friendly' lifestyle. I've found it difficult, but I try and remind myself that the alternative is dying and I'm really not ready for that yet.

I still smoke some weed, but gave up the baccy completely and cut down the green substantially, still looking for a better method of ingestion. I'd love a vape but I can't afford one, I'm looking at going to something like Weedhound's canna capsules. The main problem with edibles is the fats used, neither butter or coconut oil is allowed in a low cholesterol diet.

[Storm Crow]

Marijuana Chemical Fights Hardened Arteries
Marijuana Chemical Fights Hardened Arteries

The endogenous cardiac cannabinoid system: a new protective mechanism
The endogenous cardiac cannabinoid system: a new p... [Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 2006] - PubMed result

Cardiovascular pharmacology of cannabinoids.
http://www.biowizard.com/story.php?pmid=16596789

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol protects cardiac cells from hypoxia
IngentaConnect Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol protects cardiac cells from hypoxia ...

Does Cannabis Hold the Key to Treating Cardiometabolic Disease? (may need free registration)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/525040_print

Cannabinoid Offers Cardioprotection
Cannabinoid Offers Cardioprotection, Study Says - NORML

Heavy Cannabis Use Not Independently Associated With Cardiovascular Risks
Heavy Cannabis Use Not Independently Associated With Cardiovascular Risks - NORML

Marijuana use, diet, body mass index, and cardiovascular risk factors (may need free registration)
Marijuana use, diet, body mass index, and cardiovascular risk factors (from the CARDIA study).

Cannabinoids and cardiovascular disease
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabinoids and cardiovascular disease: the outlook for clinical treatments. Journal article abstract

Cannabinoids as therapeutic agents in cardiovascular disease
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabinoids as therapeutic agents in cardiovascular disease: a tale of passions and illusions. Journal article abstract

The in vitro and in vivo cardiovascular effects of {Delta}9-tetrahydrocannabinol
Unbound MEDLINE | The in vitro and in vivo cardiovascular effects of {Delta}9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in rats made hypertensive by chronic inhibition of nitric oxide synthase. Journal article abstract

Cannabinoids prevented the development of heart failure in animal study
International Association for Cannabis as Medicine

Cannabis use not associated with risk factors for diseases of heart and circulation
International Association for Cannabis as Medicine

THC protects heart cells in the case of lowered oxygen supply
International Association for Cannabis as Medicine

Medical marijuana: study shows that THC slows atherosclerosis
The Next Hurrah: Medical marijuana: study shows that THC slows atherosclerosis

Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis
Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis

Changes in middle cerebral artery velocity after marijuana
Changes in middle cerebral artery velocity after m... [Biol Psychiatry. 1992] - PubMed result

Cannabidiol protects against myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury.
Cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive Cannabis constituent, protects against myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury.

Function of cannabinoids in heart failure
Unbound MEDLINE | [Function of cannabinoids in heart failure] Journal article abstract

Cannabinoids as therapeutic agents in cardiovascular disease: a tale of passions and illusions
Cannabinoids as therapeutic agents in cardiovascular disease: a tale of passions and illusions

Cannabinoids and atherosclerosis.
Cannabinoids and atherosclerosis. [Prague Med Rep. 2009] - PubMed result

And you know those heart health Omega 3s? You can find them in hemp seed oil!

Hemp seed oil: A source of valuable essential fatty acids
Hemp seed oil: A source of valuable essential fatty acids

There's more in the "Nutrition" section of my list.

Nothing like something good to read on a cold winter's night! :thumbsup:

Granny :hippy:

[psychocat]

Whoa Storm ! thats a shedload of reading .
Thank you very much :thumbsup:

[boaz]

I've said it before and I'm sure I'll say it again, Granny Storm Crow, you are an angel. my dad has had 3 heart attacks already so I know its coming for me too, time to get healthy. hey maybe a new years resolution. :jointsmile:

[LOC NAR on probation]

Since my attack 7 years ago I have stopped all meds the doctors were giving me to make me sick and worse. I have been thrown out of the heart doctors office and need to find another. This doctor refusses to look after me because I won't take all the poisons he passes out. It's a shame because I smoked cigs for over 20 years. Boold pressure, cholesteral and all are that of young person.

Be carefull about the MMJ and heart problems. At first I could feel it constrict my blood vessels but then I found a strain or 2 that made me feel much better. Be carefull on the dose too, just a little too much and well you know.

The way I see it is, I was going to die anyway. So I quit cigs for good and went to MMJ no other meds. Their meds make me sick as hell and keep me going back to the doctor feeling like I was going to die soon. My meds make me feel good and I want to get out and do something or find something to munch on. LOL.

Let me just say that some people need the meds from doctors. Only you can decide for yourself. Find a doctor that will work with you on your meds or to reduce them to minimal.

[Dutch Pimp]

anything that don't kill you, only makes you stronger...:thumbsup:

[TheChameleon]

I had a stroke Dec 4 and been researching cannabis. Storm, your post is a golden nugget in my journey, thank you.

Psychocat like mentioned dont let the pill pushers control your life, I wont.