• Preventive cases.

  These are generally people with a known family history of circulatory problem and possibly with some known risk factors, such as raised cholesterol, but as not Yet apparent visible symptoms. These cases usually find 10 intravenous Infusions are adequate

• Moderate disease.

  People with clinical conditions that may lead to eventual surgery, but are presently on a drug regime. As an example these are angina patients who haven't Yet had a heart attack, or diabetics with a claudication condition. In these Instance 20 infusions is usually sufficient, but a longer-term follow up would be necessary to maintain their health and prevent deterioration .
  
• Severe cases.
  
  Usually people who have had surgery that as failed them or attempting to avoid of a limb, or are too much of risk for further surgical intervention, the intensive treatment, dependant on their health, is necessary and may require 30 or 40 Infusions over a period of 4months to a year. In all such cases the patient is assessed Before treatment and advised of the recommended course, duration and frequency most appropriate to their problem. Each infusions over a period of 4 month to a year.

No. Significant measurable levels of improvement are achieved in over 88% of patients assessed in clinical studies. But not all patients improve sufficiently for them to notice, although biologically the body has been at least refreshed. Happily the majority of our patients do gain an improved quality of life often with increased sensory perception. With more oxygen and nutrients getting through to the system where it is needed, results in a healthier patient.

During the initial medical the doctor will discuss with you practical steps to improve your lifestyle. Points to consider are :-

• Smoking
  Looking at ways to stop. Each cigarette destroys 30 mg of vitamin C, equivalent
  Of one orange and that level has been shown to cut heart attacks by 10%.

• Weight
  Set realistic targets to lose weight. If over weight seek to lose llb per week. Restrict your snacking and convert surgary processed foods to fresh fruit and Vegetables.

• Exercise
  If you are able, brisk walking 4/5 times per week will help improve you Circulation. This should only be undertaken after talking to your doctor. Swimming, dancing any physical activity will help your circulation.
   
• Healthy diet
  A low fat, high fiber diet is best, with plenty of clean fresh fruit and vegetable Instead of chocolates and sweets, can often improve ones health. cut out salt, Hydrogenated fats and coffee.
   
• Alcohol
  In moderation, wine can help thin your blood. It may be restricted depending upon your medication.
   
• Stress
  Seek to find hobbies that relax you talk to your partner about your problems.
   
• Vitamins supplements
  Do work in therapeutic dosages; seek professional advice on what is best for you.
   
• Expert opinion
  Seek to understand your condition, take control of your life.
  

Chlorophyll, the life-giving nutrient for plant is chelate magnesium Hemoglobin in our blood is a chelate of iron, which is why doctors prescribe iron tablets for anemia.

The treatment has been undertaken for over 35 years in America. Worldwide it is estimated that over half a million patients have received over 10 million treatments from a relatively small group of specialist doctors represented by the American college
for advancement in medicine (ACAM).

A meta-analysis of clinical studies involving over 22,746 patients has demonstrated that
Up to 83% of patients suffering rial diseases of the heart, brian or limbs significantly Benefited from EDTA Artery Clearance Therapy (Ref.1)

Since 1987 the Arterial Disease Clinic Ltd. has worked to the same exacting ACAM Standards and protocols based on safety, efficiency and effectivity with the simple Objective of helping our patients get better. Our Doctors have equally achieved the same success ratio of 8 out of 10 patients gaining real significant benefit. Our clinics were the first in britain to provide ACT for arterial disease.

There are 2 distinct diseases that affect the flow of blood through our arteries:

1. Atherosclerosis (plaque narrowing the artery restricting blood flow).
2. Atherisosclerosis (hardening off the artery wall, restricting blood flow)

Narrowing of arteries by atheroma (plaque) not reduces the flow of blood passing Along the artery but inhibits it permeating through the wall starving key organs of Oxygen and other vital nutrients.

In Britain over 300,000 hospital admissions are due to suspected heart attacks. Angina systems in heart diseases are usually felt when narrowing of the coronary Arteries have no apparent warning. This is thought to be due to high levels of soft Fatty (cholesterol) deposits in the atheroma are unstable than mature hard calcified Scale like deposits. The risk off an artery wall rupturing causing a sudden release of Blood clotting factors (fibrin and thromboytes) to attempt to seal the internal wound is also higher.

It is also true that 20% of people diagnosed with heart problems through ECG or Stress ECG (treadmill) is not found when an angigram is undertaken. Patients are Then categorized as suffering syndrome X

A Transient Isocheim Attack (TIA) can occur if the carotid arteries in the neck are 80% blocked. Stroke is when part of the brains arterial system becomes temporarily Or permanently occluded (totally blocked) due to bleed (hemorrhage), atheroma Or embolism (blood clot created in the heart,lungs or other part of the body entering Into the brain).

Hardening of the arterial also increases the risk of arterial wall rupturing, increased Blood pressure and potential vascular spasms.When the two form of disease are Combined the patients condition is often more severe.

The first signs of arterial disease are often raised blood pressure (hypertension).

In britain 7 million of people suffer from hypertension, half are not o medication.Of those prescribe medication half proves ineffective. The 25% that are initially Helped are cut by 50% within 6 months as their bodies become used to drug and Make its less effective. Stroke risk increases in direct proportion to your blood Pressure (Each 5mmol/hg your systolic blood pressure is raised your risk increases by 16%). stoke is the number one cause of disability in this country.

In simple terms if the nutrients being carried through your arteries can not get to Where they are needed your body starts to mal-function, memory loss, poor Concentration, lack of stamina, increased wear and tear.

Our circulation system has around 60,000 miles of blood vessels, Arteries carry Oxygenated blood from the heart around our body, capillaries carries blood between our arteries and veins, and veins take the used blood back to the heart before it is pumped back to our lungs. It is only our arteries that become due to plaque build up.

Our arteries become diseased/damaged as a result of hundreds of different factors broadly grouped into:

1. Genetics-family history is a major factor in identifying your risk of when your risk of when you will develop the disease.

2. Life style the modern western way of life seriously damages our health. A diet too rich in sugar and processed fats combined with little exercise leads to obesity. Smoking, excess alcohol and illegal drug use are reducing life expectancy. Whilst stress is major concern even amongst the health conscious.

3. Environmental pollutants at the work place and in the home are further factors. The common denominator in all the factors is the impact of ''free radical'' cells Triggered as a result of each off the millions of adequately combat or neutralize.

Patients undertaking ACT therapy treatment attend the clinic as a day patient and receive a course off intra-venous infusions of a prescription tailored to their specific condition and health. A patient can attend up to 3 times per week but the majority of patients usually arrange treatment on a weekly basis. The number of treatment is dependent upon the severity off the diseases as a guide, historically our doctors have recommended.

The doctor on satisfying him that the patient is well introduces a small disposable Needle into a. suitable vein either in the crook of the arm or back of the hand. He then attaches a sterile catheter removing the metal needle leaving a small cannula (a tiny Pliable plastic tube), which is then attached to the infusion.

The infusion is then set to drip by gravity feed into the vein at a safe steady rate. Each intravenous infusion of EDTA ACT takes 3-3 ½ hours to gently run through. Other nutritional infusion can take around 1-½ hours.

The EDTA ACT infusion contains up to 10 active synergistic components, the strength and frequency is prescribed by the doctor tailored to each patient's age, sex, weight, kidney function and condition.

Magnesium Sulphate
Potassium Chloride
Vitamin B1-Thiamine
Vitamin B3-Niacin
Vitamin B5-Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin B6-Pyrodoxine
Vitamin B12-Cobalamin
Vitamin C-Ascorbic Acid
Laxix-A diuretic for heart failure patients and other patients retaining excess fluid or odema . Heparin – an anticoagulant if not on Warfarin.

Most patients experience no discomfort during their infusion, if they do the clinical staff will provide a variety of remedies to aid comfort and relaxation.
Patients mostly sit and chat to their fellow patients, but if they prefer the quiet they read or even sleep.
Driving immediately afterwards normally creates no problems, but some patients have experienced tiredness after an infusion.

In removing the fats, minerals and blood clotting factor forming the Atheroma deposits On and in the artery walls, the infusion and oral supplements.

The Arterial Health formula has been specially formulated to provide antioxidants (A,C & E), vitamins, and minerals in a therapeutic oral supplement that forms an integral part of the treatment and MUST be adhered to as part of the overall patient care plan. The supplement also incorporates amino acids and digestive enzymes to facilitate the absorption of the vitamins and minerals.

The doctor recommends the exact dosage for each patient, which is taken with cold water, patients on ACT may taken up to 3 after breakfast, 3 after evening meal. Due to level of vitamin B the patient should see a slight yellow/green discoloration of their urine, if it becomes brighter then the patient is probably not drinking sufficient Water. If a patient experiences diarrhea it may that the level of vitamin C in the Supplement is too high for their digestive system.

The Doppler ultrasound, ECG and blood tests are repeated together with a medical examination to establish what changes have been detected and how far the patient Can go before systems reoccur.

The Doctor would then make his recommendations on future treatment and how to Avoid any deterioration and possible further improvements. It may well be that patients
Can reduce their medication but it should only be done on the doctor's advice.

The Doctor may recommend that patient can maintain his improvement by attending For a regular "Top Up", dependent upon age, condition and other complications.

They then recommend to the patient the appropriate course of action for their condition,
Including lifestyle modification and if necessary variation in their existing medication. If the patient is suitable candidate for ACT , the doctor will recommend a Specific number of treatments.

For those few patients in whom some underlying condition is discovered or requires further investigation that prevents ACT, the clinic will give constructive Advice on how to proceed.

Patients are requested to complete a questionnaire, detailing condition, and medication personal and family history. A stamped addressed envelope is providing for the return of the questionnaire prior to the medical.

The medical assessments for a cardiovascular patient includes the following tests are undertaken. Each test is explained to the patient before the undertaking of the test.

This is a painless ultrasonic investigation of the main arterial junctions in the neck that feeds the brain and other arteries leading to the legs. It takes up to an hour, and the findings are explained to the patient and recorded on a chart.

The Doppler Ultrasound examination measures:

•  Blood flow, indicating the possibility of deposits in the arteries especially the carotid arteries leading to the brain.

•  Signs of hardening of the arteries, leading to higher blood pressure.

•  The degree off obstructions in the major arteries, causing impaired blood flow in the extremities or overload.

For patients attending our London clinic an echogram may be arranged instead of a Doppler. It is a non-invasive external scan off the heart, neck and limbs. The test can Identify the heart's efficiency; size and any valve defects but cannot measure individual Arteries in the heart. It can identify in the neck and limbs.

Non-diabetic patients are required to fast for 14 hours before the blood test. Water may be drunk freely, but not tea, coffee, juices or other beverages. Appointments are normally arranged so that food and drink can be consumed up to 8pm the previous evening. On the day off the appointment, any prescribed medication should be taken with water as normal.

Patients are recommended to bring food to eat after a fasting blood sample has been taken. Diabetics must NOT fast, and advise the clinic of their condition.

A recommended timetable is that the first urine of the day should be excluded, then all subsequent urine for the next 24 hours collected in clean plastic container (S) provided. For example if the collection starts at 8am the collection process must be followed until 8am the following day.

An appointment on a Friday 12.00 a.m. fasting should commence from Thursday 12 pm
Urine collection starting Wednesday 8 am. Until Thursday 8 am.

Containers should be clearly labeled with the patient's name and stored in cool dark place until it is brought to the clinic at the time of their appointment

It is vital to collect all urine in the period to enable any accurate analysis off the kidney efficiency; a reduced function could result in reduced strength of ACT. The doctors can recommend nutritional supplement to support the kidneys.

An electrocardiograph (E C G) determines the condition of the heart and measures its actions and the pumping action (pulse rate). The doctor reports his findings in his medical letter.

Approximately 80% of E C G's indicate nothing significant, but can show when the heart is damaged due to heart attack, have poor nerve stimulus from the brain or Irregularity in rhythm.

A verbal opinion is given at the time of the time of the assessment. Whilst a detailed written report off his findings, together with the blood report is given, usually within 7 working days. Its is recommended that with the patient's specific permission the report be also sent to their GP, especially if the existing medication needs amendment.

To date approximately 90% of people seeking ACT have been accepted on medical grounds. Over 85% have shown significant, i.e. angina reduced, leg circulation restored, mental status benefited, surgery avoided.

Whilst private Health Insurers do not specifically exclude ACT in there Policies it is not uncommon for Insurers to approve the medical assessment but deny Treatment. ACT patients in the USA have even resorted to suing the insurer to Successfully get their insurance benefits. This has not happened in the U K as yet.

Possibly for arterial diseases but not through the NHS Hospitals.
Historically, the Arterial Disease clinic is the only clinic to have gained NHS funding from 29 out of 115 NHS consultant provides ACT for arterial diseases.

The final decision is the Health Authority's but not all accept the weight of international
Evidence that ACT may be beneficial in arterial disease.

The final decision is the Health Authority's but not all accept the weight of international evidence that ACT may be beneficial in arterial disease.

The Department of Heath have requested further UK double blind research, preferring to await the results before reaching a final conclusion, although Baroness Cumbelege Stated in parliament that each Health Authority is free to make their own purchasing Decisions on ACT in therapy in treating arterial diseases.

The reader is advised that varying and even conflicting view are held by other segments of the medical profession.

The information presented in this literature is educational in nature and is not intended as a basis for diagnosis or treatment.

This information represents the current opinion of independent physician consultants to ACAM (American college for the advancement in Medicine) at the time of publication.

Arterial Disease Clinic publishes and distributes this information as a courtesy to the public.

2. If you have to cancel your appointment, please notify the clinic you attend before 9.30 a.m. since failure to do so may result in a charge having to be made.

3. If your GP or hospital consultant puts you on any anticoagulant treatment (e.g warfarin), the clinic must be notified prior to your next infusion.

4. If you are scheduled for surgery or any kind of dental treatment, please check With the clinic before you attend for ACT .

5. Notify the clinic staff of any change in your general health or prescribed medication PRIOR to attending for treatment.

6. Maintain your vitamin supplements as directed; if you have any problem with This, inform the nurse.

7. Once you have started your course of ACT , it is essential that you increase your fluid intake to 6-8 glasses of water daily.

8. Please ensure that you always being food with you and that you eat and take Plenty of fluids whislt you are receiving EDTA chelation therapy.

9. PLEASE DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE INFUSIONS IN ANY WAY.
Alerting the speed at which the infusion is running may induce adverse side effects. Please ask the Nurse if you are experiencing any problem during an infusion.

10. Please remember to follow the recommendations of doctor regarding lifestyle Changes; diet, exercise, alcohol and weight loss.