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A 65-year-old female with a history of ischaemic heart disease is noted to be depressed following a recent myocardial infarction. What would be the most appropriate antidepressant to start?

ExplanationSertraline is the preferred antidepressant following a myocardial infarction as there is more evidence for its safe use in this situation than other antidepressants.