USMLE (Fach) / Pharmacology - Cardiovascular (Lektion)
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Selective inhibition of funny sodium channels (If), prolonging slow depolarization phase 4.↓ SA node firing; negative chronotropic effect without inotropy. Reduces cardiac O2 requirement.
Clinical use: - Chronic stable angina in patients who cannot take β-blockers. - Chronic HF with reduced ejection fraction.
Side effect: Luminous phenomena/visual brightness, hypertension, bradycardia.
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