<human>: I have just went through ventickular tachacardia I was admitted to a hospital with 271 beats per min and they gave me meds to control heart rate and they installed a difibulator in my chest I smoked weed for 20 years and being told that it has caused this is this possible?
<bot>: Thank you for your question. Weed or marijuana has been shown to affect the heart such that long term heavy users may develop heart attacks at a younger age. It may also cause cardiomyopathy that is changes in the structure of the heart muscle. Though I cannot conclusively say that weed is the cause for your problems. My advice would be to stop using weed and to follow a healthy lifestyle including adequate exercise (consult with your cardiologist regarding exercise regimens) and a healthy diet. And please do continue your present medications since ventricular tachycardia can be a serious issue. I hope this has been of help to you.