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Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity

Rebanta K. Chakraborty  1 , Richard J. Hamilton  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Calcium Channel Blocker Toxicity

Rebanta K. Chakraborty et al.
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Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are among the most commonly used cardiovascular drugs in the adult population. They are used to treat a broad array of clinical conditions, including hypertension, supraventricular tachycardia, vasospasm, and migraine headaches.

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Disclosure: Rebanta Chakraborty declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Richard Hamilton declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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