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This presentation explores the impact of tobacco, marijuana, and e-cigarettes on heart health, examining the risks associated with each. While smoking tobacco and exposure to secondhand smoke are widely recognized as harmful, many people believe cannabis smoke is less harmful, or even safe. Additionally, e-cigarettes are often assumed to be a safer alternative. UCSF Professor Dr. Matt Springer reviews the research on the cardiovascular risks of cannabis and vaping, along with the wellness and ethical concerns surrounding secondhand marijuana smoke.  

Dr. Matt Springer earned his BA from UC Berkeley and his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1992. After conducting postdoctoral research at Stanford, he continued as a senior scientist before joining the UCSF faculty in 2003. As a non-clinician in the Division of Cardiology, Dr. Springer's research bridges basic science and clinical practice. His work focuses on cell and gene therapy for cardiovascular disease, with a particular emphasis on the negative effects of tobacco, marijuana, and e-cigarettes on heart health in both rodents and humans.