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Miller says cardiovascular risks should shape who takes psychedelic treatments
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Psychedelic Medicine’s Biggest Blind Spots | Richard Louis Miller
""If I have cardiovascular issues, these medicines can raise the heart rate and could raise the blood pressure and could possibly cause attackardia and cause an aphib.""
Miller says patients and clinicians should weigh likely benefits against adverse effects, arguing that standard-dose psychedelic use may not be appropriate for some people with heart conditions. He presents cardiovascular strain as a practical screening issue, suggesting some patients might prefer alternatives if they have known risk factors.
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