AUTHOR=Neumann Joachim , Dhein Stefan , Kirchhefer Uwe , Hofmann Britt , Gergs Ulrich 

TITLE=Effects of hallucinogenic drugs on the human heart

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Pharmacology

VOLUME=15

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2024.1334218

DOI=10.3389/fphar.2024.1334218

ISSN=1663-9812

ABSTRACT=<p>Hallucinogenic drugs are used because they have effects on the central nervous system. Their hallucinogenic effects probably occur via stimulation of serotonin receptors, namely, 5-HT<sub>2A</sub>-serotonin receptors in the brain. However, a close study reveals that they also act on the heart, possibly increasing the force of contraction and beating rate and may lead to arrhythmias. Here, we will review the inotropic and chronotropic actions of bufotenin, psilocin, psilocybin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), ergotamine, ergometrine, N,N-dimethyltryptamine, and 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine in the human heart.</p>