Concomitant prescription of psychotropic and cardiovascular drugs in elderly patients
OBJECTIVES: Cardiovascular disorders and medication are highly prevalent in elderly. Due to age-related changes, the elderly are particularly vulnerable to side effects and adverse drug reactions. Some psychotropic drugs are linked with reports of cardiac side effects. The aim of the study was to in...
Main Authors: | Zeynep Ozturk, Ayse Turkyilmaz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2017-10-01
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Series: | Psychiatry and Clinical Psychopharmacology |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/24750573.2017.1360829 |
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