theblackalchemist Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Heart attack victims are to be injected with their own stem cells in the hope of repairing the damage, it emerged Thursday. Doctors believe the technique, a world first, could prevent patients suffering a second attack or developing potentially deadly heart failure. It involves stem cells being taken from a patient’s bone marrow and injected directly into damaged heart muscle. A three-year trial of the procedure will start in Bristol, UK, in August. More here - Mumbai Mirror Online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelangelica Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 It's 2027. About five years ago, Jennifer suffered a heart attack, just like her father. Unfortunately, she was trekking on Aconcagua in the Andes, so by the time they got her into hospital the damage was significant; 40% of her heart muscle was gone. Damage like that condemned her father to running on two cylinders and a one-way ticket to heart failure. Not so for Jennifer. A year after her ordeal, she was back on Aconcagua. Here's why.Science Show - 1September2007 - Regenerative medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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