by pass surgery

[lis303]

three months ago i had a angiogram results 50 to 75 0/0 blockage in left main artery ad i left side of neck. today i was to receive an angioplasty. that did not happen because the Dr. informed me that my all of my arteries were 90 to 100 percent and that i needed bypass surgery. is it possible for the plaque to increase that much in such a short time and what is chelaton therapy?

[kenkeith]

Chelation therapy is heavily promoted as an alternative to coronary bypass surgery. It is sometimes claimed to be a "chemical Roto-Rooter" that can clean out atherosclerotic plaque from the body's arteries. However, there is no evidence that it can do this. The organizations that have criticized chelation claims include the American Heart Association, FDA, etc.  There is no well-designed research to approve.

Because chelation is not recognized as effective against cardiovascular disease or any of the other conditions listed above, Medicare and most other insurance programs do not cover it for such purposes. To get around this -- when submitting insurance claims -- some chelationists attempt to disguise what they do.  Such as being treated for lead poisoning to defraud.

[jim62]

You sound like an ex-smoker, Frank.

Get a grip !

[frank5]

GET A SECOND OPINION NOW, DON'T WASTE TIME. STOP SMOKING.

[jim62]

#1-  I'd say no.  Somebody is screwing around with you.

#2- Chelation therapy is a way for promoters thereof to make money.  Totally ineffective.