Safety considerations for prescribing SSRI antidepressants to patients at increased cardiovascular risk

With the development of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), a relatively uncomplicated treatment of depression and a safer alternative to tricyclic antidepressants was introduced. Any medical treatment has potential safety risks, however, and these risks should also be considered when prescribing SSRIs.The present review focuses on safety considerations when prescribing SSRIs to patients with previous stroke and myocardial...