Antidepressant use associated with higher risk of sudden cardiac death in all age groups

The use of antidepressants is associated with a partly strong increase in the risk of sudden cardiac death. One to five years of use of such drugs increases the risk by 56 percent – after more than six years the risk doubles. This resulted in a study presented in Vienna from Denmark. Currently, the annual congress of the European Association of Cardiac Rhythmologists (EHRA/30 March to 1 April) is taking place in Vienna. A Sunday evening at the c…

Psychiatric Drugs “A Crude Form of Chemical Restraint”

In a new article, mental health nurse Timothy Wand argues for conservative use of psychiatric drugs, for advising patients of the risks of the drugs, and for informing patients there is no known biological cause for “mental illness.” He suggests that mental health nursing has a key role to play in helping people discontinue the drugs. “With the knowledge that there is no clear or direct neuro-biogenic cause for mental illness or identifiable dis…

Study Links Long-term Antidepressant Use to Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death

Get latest articles and stories on Health at LatestLY. A new study presented at the European Society of Cardiology's EHRA 2025 congress reveals a concerning link between the use of antidepressants (AD) and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD), particularly for those with prolonged use of the medication. Health News | Study Links Long-term Antidepressant Use to Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death.

Antidepressant use associated with higher risk of sudden cardiac death in all age groups

Sudden cardiac death (SCD) refers to an unexpected death of a person, believed to be caused by a heart-related issue. It occurs within one hour of the onset of symptoms in witnessed cases or within 24 hours of the person being last seen alive in unwitnessed cases.

1 in 8 Americans take this medication linked to increased risk of sudden cardiac death

Over 20 million American adults and 3.7 million kids ages 12 to 17 live with depression, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. And for about one in eight Americans, antidepressants are a vital tool to help manage the condition. But new research presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association’s 2025 Congress shows that this widely used medication is associated with a potential heart health risk. Researcher…

By analyzing the electrocardiograms of nearly 240,000 patients, artificial intelligence tools have identified those who present a high risk of cardiac arrest. A notable discovery, while the survival rate of these accidents stagnates at only 10%.