Abstract
We present a case of takotsubo cardiomyopathy following recreational ingestion of Psilocybe semilanceata (known as 'magic mushrooms'). The patient presented with respiratory distress and pulmonary oedema responding to standard medical measures. Investigations included: echocardiogram, cardiac MRI and angiogram. Based on our search, we suggest this is only the second recognised case in the published literature.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | e245863 |
| Journal | BMJ Case Reports |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Early online date | 17 May 2022 |
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| Publication status | Published - 17 May 2022 |
Keywords
- clinical diagnostic tests
- drug misuse (including addiction)
- poisoning
- Psilocybin/adverse effects
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy/diagnosis
- Humans
- Hallucinogens