Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are widely used in the management of hypertension with
increasing frequency, as part of combination, or polytherapy. CCBs lower blood pressure …

Calcium channel blocking drugs (CCB) have been used to lower blood pressure since 1970.
Three classes are currently available, the phenylalkylamines, the benzothiazepines, and the …

As a drug class, calcium channel blockers encompass a heterogeneous group of
compounds with distinctive structures and pharmacologic characteristics. These agents are …

CONCLUSIONS A discussion on CCBs can cover any of a wide-range of themes, as is the
case in this supplement. The topics selected for discussion in this supplement were chosen …

The prevalence of hypertension is increasing steadily in the US, particularly among African
Americans. It is now clear that a large proportion of patients are inadequately controlled, with …

Key Points and Practical Recommendations• Calcium channel blockers, which dilate
arteries by reducing calcium flux into cells, effectively lower blood pressure, especially in …

Calcium channel blockers in hypertension: the debate reawakens Page 1 Journal of Human
Hypertension (2001) 15, 85–87 © 2001 Nature Publishing Group All rights reserved 0950-9240/01 …

Effective treatment of high blood pressure (BP) represents a key strategy for reducing the
burden of hypertension-related cardiovascular and renal diseases. In spite of these well …

In recent years, calcium channel blockers (CCBs) have been used extensively in the United
States and elsewhere as antihypertensive agents, and their availability has been an …

PREVIEW Although the calcium channel blockers have been used to treat hypertension for a
number of years, they are now under close scrutiny because of disturbing findings regarding …