title: EDTA chelation therapy should be more commonly used in the treatment of vascular disease.
abstract: EDTA chelation therapy is safe, effective, and more economical than commonly used surgical treatments for vascular disease. This article includes evidence of effectiveness, mechanisms of action of EDTA, a discussion of studies that have been done regarding the therapy, and some brief case reports. The conclusion is that EDTA chelation therapy should be a therapeutic option for vascular disease, either by itself or in conjunction with standard protocols.
authors.affiliation: Wright State School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: L T
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Chappell
mesh_terms: D015913:Chelation Therapy; D006801:Humans; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome