Heart Failure Therapy

Study findings from Harvard University broaden understanding of heart failure therapy

Published in Cardiovascular Device Liability Week, October 26th, 2008

Current study results from the report, 'Cell therapy for cardiac repair,' have been published. "Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Western society. Among these diseases, congestive heart failure continues to be a significant health care burden," scientists in the United States report.

"Recent medical and surgical advances in therapy have improved the quality and quantity of life for patients with heart failure. However, none of these therapies address the fundamental problem of loss of functional cardiomyocytes. Cell regeneration therapies have become an exciting potential treatment for heart failure and other cardiovascular...

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Source: Cardiovascular Device Liability Week (2008-10-26)

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