Abstract
Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia in elderly patients, and it is not uncommon for patients with recurrent atrial fibrillation to exhibit depressive symptoms and be treated with antidepressants. Research data suggest a potential role of 5-HT4 receptors in atrial arrhythmias, including chronic atrial fibrillation.1,2 Antidepressant use has been associated with adverse cardiac risk (including ischemic stroke, the most common cardiovascular complication of atrial fibrillation), as well as conduction abnormalities and sudden death.3,4 A recent study examined whether there is an increased risk of chronic atrial fibrillation associated with the use of antidepressant agents in elderly patients.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
