EF (ejection fraction) and stem cell therapy

Roy123 New Member Date Joined Jul 2010 Total Posts : 10	Posted 7/16/2012 11:05 PM (GMT -6)
	Hi, My EF is falling of the chart. My history is; MI in 2000, EF reduced to 55%. In 2010 I had a fainting incident and testing revealed my EF had lowered to 35%. An ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrilator) was installed and additional drugs prescribed. Carveldilol (sp?). In April this year an echocardiogram revealed my EF is now 21%. Does anyone know if the new stem cell therapy for cardiovascular renewal is available anywhere? And if so does it work? Thanks, Back to Top

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Posted 7/21/2012 11:18 AM (GMT -6)

Roy,

Hello and welcome to HealingWell. I am sorry it has taken me this long to respond and I do understand your fears and concerns.

The information I found states clinical trials are being done at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute. Here is information for you if you want to contact them as they may have the information you are seeking.

Cardiology Research

Phone: (310) 423 – 3300

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Kitt

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bcsurvivor2006 New Member Date Joined Jun 2011 Total Posts : 2	Posted 7/24/2012 12:12 AM (GMT -6)
	Roy. I understand how you feel.When I was in treatment for breast cancer in 2006,my EF fell to 28%.I was too weak to walk to the mailbox.Dr stopped treatments and sent me to the cardiologest.I was put on Coreg also and was told I have to take it for life.It took 2 years but my EF rose up to 58%.I don't know about the stem cell,just wanted to give you hope.I wish you the best. Back to Top

Roy123 New Member Date Joined Jul 2010 Total Posts : 10	Posted 7/26/2012 10:18 PM (GMT -6)
	Kitt and bcsurvivor, Thank-you both, very much. Roy123 Back to Top

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