by Stem Cell Network | Feb 26, 2010
Heart failure is a serious yet relatively common condition that limits the ability of the human heart to properly supply the body with blood. The odds of heart failure increase as we age, so finding treatment options is becoming increasingly important as the...
by Stem Cell Network | Oct 14, 2009
During a heart attack, muscle cells that make up the heart’s tissue are lost permanently. This cell loss is one of the leading causes of heart failure. Although cell transplantation can result in modest improvements in cardiac function, several challenges remain,...
by Stem Cell Network | Jul 29, 2009
Cardiovascular disease accounts for the death of more Canadians than any other disease, more than 72,000 people each year. There is currently no cure for heart failure, and goals for treatment have always been to improve symptoms, stop the condition from getting...
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