[Cardiovascular effects of calcium antagonists].
In this brief review, the most relevant points of the history of calcium-antagonists are described including their use in Chinese medicine. The mechanism of action on the heart and peripheral vessels is also reported. Finally, the therapeutic use of calcium antagonists in arterial hypertension is discussed.
Pasanisi
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Marino
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D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy
D002121:Calcium Channel Blockers
Effetti cardiovascolari dei calcio-antagonisti.