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What effect does a calcium channel blocker have on the heart, the blood pressure, and cardiac output? Why?
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Calcium channel blockers inhibit the opening of calcium channels and ensuing calcium current. Vascular smooth muscle dilates, and heart rate decreases. Vasodilation will result in a decrease in systemic blood pressure, and the decrease in heart rate will decrease cardiac output.
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