Calcium channel blockers: Consensus amid controversy

Although the calcium channel blockers have been used to treat hypertension for a number of years, they are now under close scrutiny because of disturbing findings regarding their safety. Drs Kochar and Qurashi sort out the controversies surrounding these widely used drugs and make recommendations ba...

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Published in:Postgraduate medicine 1997-12, Vol.102 (6), p.127-136
Main Authors: Kochar, Mahendr S., Qurashi, M. Ismail
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antihypertensive Agents - adverse effects
Antihypertensive Agents - pharmacology
Antihypertensive Agents - therapeutic use
Calcium Channel Blockers - adverse effects
Calcium Channel Blockers - pharmacology
Calcium Channel Blockers - therapeutic use
Cardiovascular Diseases - chemically induced
Humans
Hypertension - drug therapy
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Summary:Although the calcium channel blockers have been used to treat hypertension for a number of years, they are now under close scrutiny because of disturbing findings regarding their safety. Drs Kochar and Qurashi sort out the controversies surrounding these widely used drugs and make recommendations based on current consensus.
ISSN:0032-5481
1941-9260
DOI:10.3810/pgm.1997.12.385