Antidepressant contribution to arrhythmia risk clarified
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 21:30
in Health & Medicine
An analysis of the medical records of more than 38,000 patients clarifies the contribution of citalopram and other antidepressants to lengthening of the QT interval, an aspect of the heart's electrical activity that -- when prolonged -- may increase the risk of dangerous arrhythmias.