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    A Patient Is Prescribed a Calcium Channel Blocker to Prevent
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A Patient Is Prescribed a Calcium Channel Blocker to Prevent

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A patient is prescribed a calcium channel blocker to prevent angina (chest pain), by decreasing the demand for oxygen. Explain why.

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By preventing the influx of calcium ions...

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