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Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska/Polish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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3/2018
vol. 15
 
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Review paper

The use of stem cells in ischemic heart disease treatment

Radosław Litwinowicz
,
Bogusław Kapelak
,
Jerzy Sadowski
,
Anna Kędziora
,
Krzysztof Bartus

Kardiochirurgia i Torakochirurgia Polska 2018; 15 (3): 196-199
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/kitp.2018.78446
Online publish date: 2018/09/24
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Ischemic heart disease is a major cause of death and disabilities worldwide. Unfortunately, not all patients are suitable for direct revascularization. Cell-based therapies may be alternative options because of their potential to promote neovascularisation and endothelial repair, improving myocardial perfusion. The success of cell-based therapies depends on the type of implanted stem cells, delivery method and underlying disease. Several different cell populations including bone marrow-derived mononuclear cells (MNCs), mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs), CD34+, CD133+, endothelial progenitor cells, adipose-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (ASCs) and stem cells from placenta and umbilical cord have been investigated. Presently, no consensus exists about the best cell type for clinical regenerative therapy. Because the system of coronary arteries in the ischemic area is poor and most of the coronary artery is significantly narrowed or closed, direct implantation of stem cells in the ischemic area of the heart muscle appears an attractive method.
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ischemic heart disease, stem cells, regenerative medicine
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