Calcium channel blockers are a class of medications that inhibit calcium from entering smooth muscle cells of the heart and blood vessels. These medications are used to treat a number of conditions of the cardiovascular system including high blood pressure, angina and abnormal heart rhythms. Different drugs act specifically on the heart, peripheral vessels, or both.
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