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>The moderator.

>> Is there a reasonable layman's explanation of the function of
>> Calcium Channel Blockers (such as verepamil) that goes beyond just
>> saying it lets the heart not work so hard? AND...Do these medications
>> have ANY beneficial effect in modifying the absorption of calcium
>> by lipid deposits on the artery walls??? More than once, I have seen
>> it said here that CCBs do not prevent the bones from utilizing
>> the calcium they need, but that is another issue....I think?
>> One doctor likes to prescribe CCBs, another prescribes mostly beta
>> blockers and still a third is into ace inhibitors. I have seen no
>> guidelines that indicate where each of these choices might be best
>> indicated. Who will extract this issue from the realm of witchcraft
>> for me?