Psilocybin-induced takotsubo cardiomyopathy

BMJ Case Rep. 2022 May 17;15(5):e245863. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2021-245863.

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: clinical diagnostic tests; drug misuse (including addiction); poisoning.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Hallucinogens*
  • Humans
  • Psilocybin / adverse effects
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy* / diagnosis
  • Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy* / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Hallucinogens
  • Psilocybin