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Review
. 1984 Dec;18(12):1000-3.
doi: 10.1177/106002808401801221.

Chelation therapy of atherosclerosis

K L Rathmann, L K Golightly
Review

Chelation therapy of atherosclerosis

K L Rathmann et al. Drug Intell Clin Pharm. 1984 Dec.

Abstract

Chelation therapy with intravenous injections of edetate disodium is being promoted to the public as a nonsurgical means to treat coronary or other arterial atherosclerosis. The rationale for use, clinical efficacy, and safety are reviewed. Acceptable evidence supporting chelation therapy for atherosclerotic vascular disease is lacking.

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