Key result
Psychotropic drugs, particularly tricyclic antidepressants and certain antipsychotics, can produce significant cardiovascular side effects, whereas SSRIs are generally safer for cardiac patients.
Why the study?
What are the cardiovascular complications of psychotropic drugs in patients with mental illness?
Population
Patients with mental illness receiving psychotropic drugs, including those with previous cardiac history
Design
Review
Authors
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May inform safer psychotropic selection in cardiac patients; leaves open need for prospective trials to guide practice.
What are the cardiovascular complications of psychotropic drugs in patients with mental illness?
Psychotropic drugs can cause cardiovascular side effects, which complicates the management of patients with coexisting heart disease and mental illness.
Giuseppe et al. (2012) conducted a review in Psychiatric disorders and cardiovascular disease. Psychotropic drugs was evaluated. Psychotropic drugs, particularly tricyclic antidepressants and certain antipsychotics, can produce significant cardiovascular side effects, whereas SSRIs are generally safer for cardiac patients.
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