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The use of a ring-shaped compound, or iron-chelating agent, capable of forming complexes with circulating iron and assisting in its removal from the body (see deferoxamine).
Ãâó: www.cdc.gov/hemochromatosis/training/glossary.htm
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The technique of introducing a substance into the circulatory system to remove minerals from the body. Often used to treat poisoning by heavy metals like iron, lead and arsenic. Used experimentally to attempt to reduce arterial plaque.
Ãâó: www.womensheartfoundation.org/content/Help/glossar...
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series of intravenous injections of the synthetic amino acid EDTA (ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid), designed to detoxify the body of undesirable heavy metals such as lead, mercury, nickel, copper, and cadmium. Chelation therapy is often used to treat atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis by dissolving plaque that has built up in the circulatory system.
Ãâó: www.cma.asn.au/glossary.htm
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A non-surgical therapy used for removing plaque from arteries and for removing poisonous metals such as lead, mercury and aluminum from other parts of the body. Chelation therapy is used to treat degenerative diseases of the arteries and heart and Alzheimer
Ãâó: naam-alzheimers.lle.org/Glossary.htm
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Cardiovascular treatment which uses ethylene diamine tetra acid (EDTA) as part of a naturopathic programme to help the removal of blocked arteries.
Ãâó: www.institutenaturaltherapies.com/cmg.html
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