The characteristic feature(s) of dihydropyridine calcium
channel blockers is/are:
A. They have minimal negative inotropic action
on the heart
B. They have no effect on A-V conduction
C. They do not affect the activation-inactivation
kinetics of the calcium channels
D. All of the above

1 Answer

Answer :

D. All of the above

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