- Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is responsible for about half of all deaths caused by cardiovascular disease.
- Past studies show a link between some antidepressant medications to a high risk of cardiovascular issues like SCD.
- A new study further confirms that antidepressant use may increase a person’s risk for SCD, with differences between age groups and years of medication use.
Written by Corrie Pelc on April 6, 2025 — Fact checked by Amanda Ward
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