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Chelation/EDTA: re clearing of arterial deposits

Thomas,
I would be surprised if this did not have deleterious effects, e.g. also removing useful calcium and magnesium from elsewhere in the body. I know that in cases of radiogenic heavy metal poisoning chelates are used to remove the metals; however, I believe that it is considered as a somewhat drastic measure. If the chelate could be localized to the arterial deposit it might work if the deposits are calcium salts. I'm ignorant of the deposit compositions & other things physiologic but I do know some things about EDTA.
regards,
Charlie