Myocardial infarction (MI), also known as heart attack, is the major cause of death worldwide. The development of regenerative therapies could significantly improve patient outcome.
Although standard emergency treatment of MI has improved over the years and a substantial number of patients survive, they eventually develop heart failure. To prevent adverse cardiac remodelling and promote cardiac repair as soon as possible after MI, it is vital to induce vascular regeneration and supply oxygen to the infarcted region.
Further information: Repairing the heart from within