Temple University Taking Part In Study That Uses Stem Cells To Help Patients With End Stage Heart Failure
By Lynne Adkins
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A nationwide study Temple University is taking part in is for people who have no other treatment options available and their heart is failing.
Dr. Jon George, an interventional cardiologist at Temple University Hospital, says stem cells will be taken from the patient's hip.
"We're able to use these cells from the bone marrow to isolate the stem cell that are capable of regenerating the heat muscle and then inject them directly into the heart muscle where it's needed."
He says it's expected the stem cells will help the heart heal, have better blood flow and function better, but it will take time.
It could be up to a year or more. Patients interested in taking part in the study can call 215-707-5340.
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