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| | Notices - 2001 |
 | | However, marijuana smoking by older patients, particularly those with some degree of coronary artery or cerebrovascular disease, is postulated to pose greater risks, because of the resulting increased cardiac work, increased catecholamines, carboxyhemoglobin, and postural hypotension (Benowitz and Jones 1981; Hollister 1988). |
 | | As a comparison, the cardiovascular risks associated with use of cocaine are quite serious, including cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, myocarditis, aortic dissection, cerebral ischemia, stroke and seizures. |
 | | According to the DEA, three forms of cannabis (that is, Cannabis sativa L. and other species) are currently marketed illicitly in the U.S.A. These cannabis derivatives include marijuana, hashish and hashish oil. |
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