Calcium before heart drug may prevent blood pressure drop
NCT ID NCT05661942
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving calcium before the drug diltiazem can prevent a sudden drop in blood pressure in people with a fast heart rate due to atrial fibrillation or flutter. 92 adults took part. The goal was to make the treatment safer and more comfortable.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Advocate Christ Medical Center Emergency Department (ACMC ED)
Oak Lawn, Illinois, 60453, United States
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