Intravenous chelation therapy with ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic- acid, or EDTA, is also proven to reverse and slow down the process of atherosclerosis and age-related diseases.  Because of this, bypass surgery and balloon angioplasty can often be prevented.  Even cancer deaths, according to published studies, can be reduced by EDTA chelation therapy.  A safe and effective alternative to surgery, it is an option to be seriously considered by persons suffering from coronary artery disease, cerebral vascular disease, brain disorders resulting from circulatory disturbances and related ailments which often times lead to a progressive physical and mental decline.