| Journal Call no. | R644.H63J573 |
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| Author | Cheung, B. M. Y. |
| Article Title | Is it safe to use calcium channel blockers in hypertension? / BMY Cheung. |
| Is Part Of | Hong Kong medical journal ; v.2, no.1, Mar 1996, p.107-108. |
| Abstract | Calcium channel blockers are commonly prescribed for the treatment of hypertension. They lower blood pressure effectively and possess certain theoretical advantages, such as their neutral effect on lipids and ability to reverse left ventricular hypertrophy. Recently, doubts have been raised about the safety of calcium channel blockers and there is currently a heated debate in medical journals, conferences, and the media. |