Calcium Channel Blockers [electronic resource] | |
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Original Title | Calcium Channel Blockers [electronic resource] |
Author | Godfraind, T. (Théophile) |
Publication date |
2004 |
Topics | Medicine, Toxicology, Cardiology, Cardiology, Medicine, Toxicology |
Publisher | Basel : Birkhäuser Basel : Imprint : Birkhäuser |
Collection | folkscanomy_miscellaneous, folkscanomy, additional_collections |
Language | English |
Book Type | EBook |
Material Type | Book |
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Scan Quality: | Best No watermark |
PDF Quality: | Good |
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Calcium Channel Blockers
Author: Théophile Godfraind Published by Birkhäuser Basel ISBN: 978-3-0348-9599-6 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-0348-7859-3 Table of Contents:
Preface — Acknowledgements — Historical perspective: from early steps on calcium research to the identification of calcium antagonist prototypes and of the signaling functions of Ca2+ — Calcium channel blockers and calcium channels — The action of calcium antagonists on Ca2+ movements in isolated vessels — The tissue selectivity of calcium antagonists — Acute haemodynamic effects of calcium channel blockers — Calcium channels and regulation of vascular tone in hypertension — Long-term effects of calcium antagonists — Blood-pressure independent effects of calcium antagonists — From early clinical studies to randomized controlled clinical trials — Beyond the cardiovascular system — Index The main effect of calcium channel blockers is the blockade of calcium entry into cells through voltage operated calcium channels. This volume gives a comprehensive overview of the different classes of CCBs and their various effects. It covers historical development, pharmacology, clinical aspects, and perspectives. All chapters are written by Prof. T. Godfraind, a world leading expert in the field |