Psilocybin-induced takotsubo cardiomyopathy
BMJ Case Reports May 1, 2022 Wiktoria Julia Kotts, David Gamble, Dana Dawson et al. 10 citations
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...
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245863 (opens in new tab)
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Psilocybin
Cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo syndrome
Cardiology
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