Why does marijuana make your heart beat faster?

If you don't think the THC levels are the culprit, next you should next check the strain. Sativa strains tend to be more invigorating, which can sometimes mean faster heart rates and even possibly lead to an increase in anxiety, which of course could then cycle into a faster heartbeat, and so on. read more

The first culprit is probably the thing you like best about your cannabis: THC. THC is known for increasing your heart rate. It is a vasodilator (fancy word for saying it makes your blood vessels expand), which can lower your blood pressure which in turn causes your heart to speed up to compensate for the low pressure. read more

To compensate for the lowered blood pressure Marijuana induces, your heart has to beat faster to compensate for this decline in pressure. read more

Using marijuana makes the heart beat fast and raises your risk of having a heart attack. Coughing and Breathing Problems People who smoke marijuana can get some of the same coughing and breathing problems as people who smoke cigarettes. read more