How do calcium channel blockers compare in treating angina?
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.
