For many years, chelation therapy has been a controversial approach to cardiovascular conditions. Some people have embraced it enthusiastically, while most physicians have rejected it emphatically.

CHELATION THERAPY HAS been around for decades as a treatment for toxic metal poisoning. But, there have also been claims that the therapy could help several other conditions. Experts aren't so sure.

Orlando, FL - A placebo-controlled study of chelation therapy in people with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) has found no benefits from the alternative medical therapy, according to a ...

Chelation therapy consists of a series of IV administrations of disodium or calcium ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) mixed with minerals and vitamins. Typically, patients recline in a chair in ...

NEW YORK, NY — Quality of life (QoL) over two years was no better, but no worse, among patients who underwent chelation therapy in the controversial Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT), according ...

Each month, Clinical Advisor makes one new clinical feature available ahead of print. Don’t forget to take the poll. The results will be published in the next month’s issue. Chelation therapy, a type ...

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The number of clinicians using IV ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) for profit in our area is proliferating. Claims for conditions that might benefit range from mercury toxicity to ...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I have heart disease. Will chelation therapy help reduce my risk of a heart attack? DEAR READER: That’s a timely question, because a recent study of chelation therapy has generated a ...

The Future of Chelation Therapy It is still unclear whether the benefits of chelation therapy are derived from EDTA or some of the other components of the IV cocktail, such as magnesium, vitamin B, ...