| Literature DB >> 19687715 |
Anna Maria Arroyo1, Louise W Kao.
Abstract
Calcium channel blockers continue to be used for the management of a wide variety of adult and pediatric conditions including hypertension, angina pectoris, atrial arrhythmias, Raynaud phenomenon, and migraine headaches. With increased use comes increased potential for misuse and abuse. This article serves as a review of calcium channel blocker physiology with emphasis on presentation and management of the pediatric patient with calcium channel blocker toxicity.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19687715 DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e3181b0a504
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Emerg Care ISSN: 0749-5161 Impact factor: 1.454