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Is chelation therapy truly effective in removing heart-arterial blocks?

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Dr. Christopher White answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: Chelation therapy has never been shown in any reputable clinical trial to be of benefit for vascular disease. It is frowned upon by the credible authorities. The argument is, if a provider thinks this works, why are they unwilling to do the study to prove it? An expensive waste of money.

Answered 1/10/2013

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Dr. Ward Dean answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Not for 100% blocks: Although chelation therapy is very effective for improving blood flow, it will not "unclog" a completely blocked artery. However, atherosclerosis does not effect single arteries. It is a systemic problem. Therefore, for those with complete or near-complete blockages, i recommend stents or bypass, followed by chelation to improve blood-flow throughout the body and prevent progression.

Answered 1/10/2013

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Dr. Gurney Pearsall answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

Chelation Study Here: The tact nih study on IV chelation is one of the few large clinical trials that showed some benefit. See links below: 1) http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/news/press-releases/supplement/questions-and-answers-the-nih-trial-of-edta-chelation-therapy-for-coronary-heart-disease.Html 2) http://www.Forbes.Com/sites/larryhusten/2012/11/04/nih-trial-gives-surprising-boost-to-chelation-therapy/.

Answered 6/10/2014

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