Key articles related to complementary and alternative medicine in cardiovascular disease: part 1.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapy has gained popularity in America over the past several years, reflected in the increased utilization of these agents. Given the abundance of nontraditional products available to the public, clinicians should be made aware of the existing evidence relating to CAM therapy to better provide patient care in a meaningful manner. This bibliography article compiled key articles specific to CAM therapy and cardiovascular disease, which include primary literature, review articles, consensus statements, and abstracts of landmark studies. Based on the numerous published reports available on this topic, this bibliography, as part 1 of 2, focuses on the efficacy of CAM therapy in cardiovascular disease.
Chow
Sheryl L
SL
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration, Western University of Health Sciences, Pomona, CA 91766, USA. schow@westernu.edu
Dorsch
Michael P
MP
Dunn
Steven P
SP
Jackevicius
Cynthia A
CA
Page
Robert L
RL
Trujillo
Toby
T
Vardeny
Orly
O
Wiggins
Barbara
B
Bleske
Barry E
BE
D000818:Animals; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005260:Female; D005502:Food; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000627:therapeutic use
D018977:Micronutrients