The role of antidepressants in the modern cardiology
The author discusses the association of depression and car- diovascular diseases. The use of the majority of modern anti- depressants in cardiological patients is limited by their side-еffects. Further research aimed at the development of new medications not only free of adverse effects but possibly pro- viding additional cardioprotection is mandatory.Key words. Depression, cardiovascular disease, antide- pressants, σ1-receptors.