Antipsychotic Polypharmacy-Related Cardiovascular Morbidity and Mortality: A Comprehensive Review

• Main Authors: Amber N. Edinoff (Author), Emily D. Ellis (Author), Laura M. Nussdorf (Author), Taylor W. Hill (Author), Elyse M. Cornett (Author), Adam M. Kaye (Author), Alan D. Kaye (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that exists at the more extreme end of a spectrum of diseases, and significantly affects daily functioning. Cardiovascular adverse effects of antipsychotic medications are well known, and include changes in blood pressure and arrhythmias. Sudden cardiac death is...