Chelation and Geriatric Treatment

Geriatrics literally means the care of old persons. Practically, geriatrics combines two elements: gerontology and chronic disease. Chelation is defined as the attempt to remove calcium deposits from the walls of coronary veins and arteries. There are basically two types of chelation therapy: Intravenous and oral. Both have advantages and disadvantages but both are considered a viable alternative to open heart surgery.

Intravenous therapy is conducted in a Doctors office and usually takes three hours to complete a session. Normally, 30 sessions are standard for intravenous chelation therapy. Total cost of such therapy is usually under $5000 and the death
rate is zero. In addition, there is some evidence to support the claim that inravenous chelation therapy greatly reduces the risk of cancer as well. However, insurance companies do not usually cover chelation treatments.

Oral chelation is simply a term that describes a vitamin formula which will grab ahold of toxic metals in your body and get rid of them. The term oral simply means taken by mouth. There are many benefits claimed by the makers of oral chelation products with very few advertised side effects. Cost wise, they are certainly the least expensive of all the treatments thus making insurance coverage unnecessary. The decision of which type chelation therapy is suitable for your particular situation should be made between you and your Doctor.