Depression, coronary events, platelet inhibition, and serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Journal Article (Academic Article)

There is substantial clinical evidence that the incidence of depression and mortality after acute coronary events are strongly related. As mediators of coronary thrombosis, platelets may represent a link between these events, and could be possibly targeted by therapy with serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Nair, GV; Gurbel, PA; O'Connor, CM; Gattis, WA; Murugesan, SR; Serebruany, VL

Published Date

  • August 1999

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 84 / 3

Start / End Page

  • 321 - 3, A8

PubMed ID

  • 10496443

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0002-9149

Language

  • English