Cardiac Regeneration
Cardiac regeneration is the process by which the heart, a vital organ, is able to regenerate lost or damaged muscle cells, allowing it to regain its normal structure and function after a heart attack or other cardiovascular event. In recent years, cardiac regeneration has become an important research topic as it may offer an alternative to heart transplantation and other costly treatments, and has the potential to restore the heart’s normal functioning. Researchers have identified a number of potential ways to induce cardiac regeneration including stem cell therapy, gene therapy, and growth factor therapy. These approaches have the potential to improve quality of life, reduce financial burden, and reduce mortality rates associated with cardiac diseases.
← International Journal of Heart Research