Conduction Blocks4:53•August 15, 2022

Calcium Channel Blockers - What are They and How Do They Work?

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Calcium channel blockers are #drugs that are used to reduce #bloodpressure . They work by blocking calcium from entering the cells of the #heart and arteries. The heart and arteries contract harder when calcium is present. Calcium channel blockers prevent calcium from entering cells, allowing blood vessels to relax and widen. ___________________________________________________________________ key moments- 0:00 calcium ions 0:25 calcium channels 1:22 calcium channel blockers 2:36 types of ca-cha...

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