Temporary left ventricular dysfunction in mushroom poisoning: report of three cases
Lutfullah Altintepe1, Raziye Yazici, Mehmet Yazici
1Department of Nephrology, Konya Research and Training Hospital , Konya , Turkey .
Renal Failure
|July 3, 2014
Summary
Mushroom poisoning can harm the heart. This study found transient cardiac systolic dysfunction in three patients with mushroom-induced kidney and liver injury.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Cardiology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Mushroom poisoning is a serious condition with known effects on the gastrointestinal, neurological, hepatic, and renal systems.
- The impact of mushroom toxins on cardiac function remains poorly understood, with limited case reports available.
Observation:
- This report details three cases of mushroom poisoning among 45 patients treated between 2009 and 2012.
- These patients presented with acute kidney injury and hepatic injury following ingestion of wild mushrooms.
Findings:
- The three cases experienced transient impairment of cardiac systolic function.
- This cardiac dysfunction occurred alongside other typical symptoms of mushroom poisoning.
Implications:
- Mushroom poisoning can affect cardiac function, specifically systolic function.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate the cardiotoxic effects of various mushroom species.
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