Chelation treatment of atherosclerosis.
Edetate disodium (EDTA) is a chelating agent which has no place in the treatment of atherosclerosis and its complications. Also, its toxic effects can cause other problems which may lead to a fatal outcome. Proper investigation and treatment may sometimes be delayed by a patient's faith in such therapy. The dangers of chelation therapy, and the opinion of the Commonwealth Department of Health and other writers on this subject, are stated.
D000368:Aged; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002614:Chelating Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004492:Edetic Acid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D002614:Chelating Agents; D004492:Edetic Acid