Cardiovascular side effects of newer antidepressants.
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We review the cardiovascular effects of newer antidepressants. Although further studies are warranted, the safety of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and the serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors on patients with comorbid cardiac conditions is impressive. Newer antidepressants should be considered as first-line agents for the treatment of depression in patients with and without cardiovascular disease.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Anadolu kardiyoloji dergisi : AKD = the Anatolian journal of cardiology
دوره 7 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007