Long-Term Antidepressant Use May Increase Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

New study links extended antidepressant use with elevated risk for heart-related death, though experts caution against stopping treatment without medical advice.

Topline:

A large Danish study suggests that individuals using antidepressants for six or more years may face more than double the risk of sudden cardiac death (SCD) compared to non-users, although depression itself remains a major cardiovascular risk factor.

Study Details

The study, presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association 2025 congress, aimed to…