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How do calcium channel blockers compare in treating angina?

April 26, 2017angina blockers calcium channel compare treating

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How do calcium channel blockers compare in treating angina?

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In patients with chronic stable angina, compared to placebo, nifedipine reduced overt heart failure but had no effect on reducing all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction, refractory angina, or debilitating stroke. For treating the symptoms of angina, the following drugs are similar: amlodipine, diltiazem, nisoldipine, nicardipine, and nifedipine.