Psilocybin Mushroom (Psilocybe semilanceata) Intoxication with Myocardial Infarction
Journal of Toxicology Clinical Toxicology – January 01, 1998
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Summary
Recreational Psilocybin use can lead to severe cardiac complications, as seen in an 18-year-old man from northwest Poland who suffered a myocardial infarction, arrhythmia, and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome after ingesting a natural hallucinogen. This incident, crucial for Psychedelics and Drug Studies, highlights the complex pharmacology of these substances; indole concentrations may predict central nervous system and cardiac toxicity. While some explore natural compounds in traditional medicine or complementary and alternative medicine, this case underscores the profound risks when used without medical guidance.
Abstract
Intentional intoxication with natural hallucinogenic substances such as hallucinogenic mushrooms continues to be a major problem in the US and Europe, particularly in the harbor complex of northwest Poland (Pomerania). A case is described of Psilocybe intoxication in an 18-year-old man resulting in Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, arrhythmia, and myocardial infarction. The indole concentrations of hallucinogenic mushrooms may predict the risk for adverse central nervous system and cardiac toxicity.