Antidepressant use and stroke or mortality risk in the elderly.

Begüm Irmak ÖnXavier VidalUrsula BergerMònica SabatéElena BallarínOlga MaisterraAntonio San-JoseLuisa Ibañez

Published in: European journal of neurology (2021)

Antidepressant use may be associated with increased stroke risk in the elderly. When using antidepressants in this population, the potential risks should be considered.

Keyphrases

major depressive disorder
atrial fibrillation
middle aged
community dwelling
human health
bipolar disorder
risk assessment
cerebral ischemia
blood brain barrier