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Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers and peripheral side effects

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Sirker, A., Missouris, C. & MacGregor, G. Dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers and peripheral side effects. J Hum Hypertens 15, 745–746 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jhh.1001248

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