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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… Click to show full 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.
Keywords:
psilocybin induced;
induced takotsubo;
takotsubo cardiomyopathy;
case
Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2022
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