A Calcium Channel Blocker is a class of medication that may be prescribed in the treatment of high blood pressure among other cardiovascular diseases. A calcium channel blocker acts by reducing the amount of power the heart puts into pumping. While this class of drug is suggested for high blood pressure and angina, it is not considered an ideal candidate for heart failure.

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• Google News: Calcium Channel Blocker
• USA TODAY: Hypertension: Never too old to benefit from treatment (March 31, 2008)
• The Heart: ACCOMPLISH: ACE inhibitor plus calcium-channel blocker best for reducing clinical events in hypertensive patients (March 31, 2008)
• HealthDay: Two Drugs Better Than One for High Blood Pressure (March 31, 2008)
  • "A large trial shows that combining an ACE inhibitor with a calcium channel blocker in individuals with high blood pressure who are at high risk for cardiovascular complications resulted in a 20 percent reduction in the risks of death, heart attack, stroke and other cardiovascular troubles."
• HealthDay: Diuretics Best for Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome (January 28, 2008)
• HealthDay: Genetics Influence Blood Pressure Medications (January 22, 2008)