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Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease : An Evidence-Based Review
Joint Authors
Rabito, Matthew J.
Kaye, Alan David
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) plays a significant role in many aspects of healthcare worldwide, including cardiovascular disease (CVD).
This review describes some of the challenges of CAM in terms of scientific research.
Biologically-based therapies, mind-body therapies, manipulative and body-based therapies, whole medical systems, and energy medicine are reviewed in detail with regard to cardiovascular risk factors and mediation or modulation of cardiovascular disease pathogenesis.
CAM use among patients with CVD is prevalent and in many instances provides positive and significant effects, with biologically-based and mind-body therapies being the most commonly used treatment modalities.
More rigorous research to determine the precise physiologic effects and long-term benefits on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality with CAM usage, as well as more open lines of communication between patients and physicians regarding CAM use, is essential when determining optimal treatment plans.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rabito, Matthew J.& Kaye, Alan David. 2013. Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease : An Evidence-Based Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489261
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rabito, Matthew J.& Kaye, Alan David. Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease : An Evidence-Based Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489261
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rabito, Matthew J.& Kaye, Alan David. Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease : An Evidence-Based Review. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-489261
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-489261