Complementary therapies for cerebrovascular disease.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is still the major cause of death in Australia, although it is slowly being overtaken by cancer with regard to mortality, and depression with regard to total burden of disease. There are many well known medical and surgical options for managing CVD but, as with other chronic conditions, an increasing number of people are exploring complementary therapies as an adjunct to medical treatment. This article explores some of the issues and therapies relating to cerebrovascular disease.
Department of General Practice, Monash University, Victoria. carig.hassed@med.monash.edu.au
Craig
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Hassed
D001315:Australia; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans