Psilocybin-induced takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Issue 5 (17th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kotts, Wiktoria Julia; Gamble, David T; Dawson, Dana K; Connor, David
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 15:Issue 5(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-05-17
• Subjects: clinical diagnostic tests -- poisoning -- drug misuse (including addiction); Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245863
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

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.