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Is smoking marijuana bad for one with an enlarged aortic root, about 4.5cm?
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Yes : It promotes atherosclerosis which weaken the aortic wall & leads to increased heart rates ....
Answered 2/10/2021
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Probably: Smoking is bad not only for aneurysm formation, but propagation and overall health. It is hard to say how much better (or worse) marijuana is than traditional cigarettes, but the safe answer is to avoid smoking altogether.
Answered 3/6/2013
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