Antidepressants in cardiac disease

Which antidepressants are OK to use in persons with cardiac disease and which ones should be avoided (or used with caution)? 1. TCAs Avoid TCAs because they can cause orthostatic hypotension, prolong QTc, and ↑ mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation or ventricular arrhythmias. If a TCA must be used, strongly consider doing an ECG at…