Use of complementary and alternative medicine in cardiovascular diseases: a comparative literature review
HEALTHMED, vol.6, no.6, pp.2185-2194, 2012 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 6 Issue: 6
- Publication Date: 2012
- Journal Name: HEALTHMED
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database
- Page Numbers: pp.2185-2194
- Keywords: Cardiovascular Diseases, Complementary Therapies, Herbal Medicine, Nonprescription Drugs, ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME, UNITED-STATES, ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS, HERBAL MEDICINE, RISK-FACTORS, FISH-OIL, CAM USE, HYPERTENSION, THERAPIES, METAANALYSIS
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: The popularity of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has increased and has been used extensively in cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients. We aimed to determine prevalence, types of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), interactions between CAM and medicine therapy in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD).