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Can Chelation Therapy Prove An Alternative For Bypass Surgery?

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Posted on Thu, 25 Jul 2013
Question: chealation therapy, Can this therapy prove an alternative for bypass surgery
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Answered by Dr. Guru (53 minutes later)
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No, chelation therapy has not been proven as an alternative therapy for bypass surgery. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has not approved it as an alternate or in the treatment of heart diseases which require bypass surgery.

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Can Chelation Therapy Prove An Alternative For Bypass Surgery?

Hi,

Thank you for consulting HealthcareMagic!

No, chelation therapy has not been proven as an alternative therapy for bypass surgery. Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has not approved it as an alternate or in the treatment of heart diseases which require bypass surgery.

Hope it helps!