Disease: pulmonary embolism

Acute Kidney Failure and Myocarditis Triggered by Magic Mushroom Toxicity in a Patient With Prior Cocaine Exposure

A middle-aged man who used magic mushrooms along with alcohol and LSD developed severe kidney failure and heart inflammation. He had previously used cocaine, which made his condition worse by promoting blood clots throughout his body. Despite dialysis treatment, his kidneys stopped working, he developed heart problems and blood clots in major blood vessels, and he unfortunately passed away. This case highlights how dangerous it can be to mix magic mushrooms with other drugs, especially for people with a history of cocaine use.

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Diverse origins of fibrinolytic enzymes: A comprehensive review

Blood clots can cause heart attacks and strokes, which are major causes of death worldwide. Currently used clot-dissolving drugs have significant drawbacks including short effectiveness periods and side effects. This review examines how fibrinolytic enzymes—naturally occurring proteins that dissolve blood clots—can be obtained from various sources, especially fermented foods like Japanese natto. These enzymes show promise as safer, cheaper alternatives that could be produced in large quantities for treating cardiovascular diseases.

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