A series of N-acyl-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydroisoquinoline derivatives were synthesized and evaluated for their bradycardic activities in isolated guinea pig right atria and in urethane- anesthetized rats. These efforts resulted in identification of the compound 8a, which exhibits potent bradycardic activity with minimal influence on mean blood pressure in urethane- anesthetized rats. Oral administration of compound 8a to conscious rats revealed ...