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Marijuana use weakens heart muscle

Young, male, healthy pot smokers at high risk of stress cardiomyopathy

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DOUBLE TROUBLE  Marijuana use may double the risk of developing stress cardiomyopathy, a temporary weakening of the tip of the heart.

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By Laura Beil

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