Review
Calcium-channel antagonists in cardiovascular disease
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Review
Calcium-channel antagonists in cardiovascular disease
Br J Hosp Med.
1997 Jun.
Abstract
In the last 2 years there has been considerable controversy over the safety of certain calcium antagonists. This article discusses recent drug developments, summarizes the publications that sparked the controversy, highlights results of the l latest trials of calcium antagonists and considers the range of clinical conditions in which calcium antagonists may play a useful role.
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