Calcium channel blockers, also called calcium antagonists, are a newer category of medications which are used to treat heart disease and hypertension. They can slow the heart rate and relax blood vessels and they work by diminishing the flow of calcium between cells.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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