"Use of stem cells in the treatment of heart failure"

Abstract

Nearly 26 million people worldwide are diagnosed with Heart Failure. More specifically 1-2% of Europeans are suffering from Heart Failure. The recommended therapy for these patients is
either consisted of drugs, e.g.: diuretics, or of some sort of implant, eg.: Bypass. These therapeutic approaches, however, are mainly aimed at improving their lifestyle and alleviating secondary symptoms of Heart Failure. As a result, there is an increasing need to find new treatment protocols, which will target the source of the problem or even prevent heart failure. According to many researchers, stem cells are the answer. In particular, many clinical trials are conducted to determine which type of stem cells is the most suitable to be used, as well as how stem cells should be delivered.

VELIA Ekaterini