Asked by Marina Kuksgauzen on Jul 12, 2024
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Calcium channel blockers are frequently used to
A) increase the heart rate.
B) treat tachycardia or other arrhythmias.
C) speed up conduction of impulses through the AV node.
D) slow the closing of K+ channels.
E) treat bradycardia and low blood pressure.
Calcium Channel Blockers
A class of medications that inhibit the entry of calcium ions through calcium channels, used to treat hypertension and heart disease.
Tachycardia
A condition characterized by an abnormally high heart rate, typically over 100 beats per minute in adults.
Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias are irregular heartbeats, which can be too fast, too slow, or erratic, disrupting normal heart rhythm and potentially leading to various health complications.
- Identify prevalent methods and therapies for cardiac ailments.
- Recognize the components that have an impact on and regulate cardiac activity.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify prevalent methods and therapies for cardiac ailments.
- Recognize the components that have an impact on and regulate cardiac activity.
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