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What is the effect of marijuana smoking on heart transplant recipients? does anyone know?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Heart transplant: You will be looking for a new heart soon! do not smoke pot its bad for you.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/28/2013

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