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Stem Cell Therapy, Has Anyone Tried It?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Corpus Christi, TX

I have heard that Stem Cell Therapy has worked incredibly well in many cases to rebuild the heart muscle. It's also being used for many other medical conditions. Actor Mel Gibson took his dad to Panama for the treatment and had great success. The issue is that it's not legal in the US so you have to go to a hospital in Panama, with American doctors to receive 6 treatments over a three week period. No insurance doesn't cover the expense. It's 25,000.00 for airfare, hotel, meals and the stem cell… read more

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

IT is legal in the U.S. now I see ads on TV from doctors that do it as for insurance not sure if they onboard yet. If it is not here yet it is coming slowly.

My Heart Team Is Asking Me To Partake In Stem Cell Research. Has Anyone Had Experience With This???

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St Augustine, FL

Stem cell heart research The retrieve your stem cells from your lower hip break them down and inject them into the heart wall to try and improve heart function. It sounds painful stem cell retrieval part. And there are a lot of unknowns. But at this point my doctor's only giving me 24 months with the heart I have and I don't qualify for transplant yet. What would you do?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

From a Cleveland Clinic study. “Regenerative medicine is an emerging field that uses innovative treatments to help regenerate or heal cell function that’s lost due to aging, disease or injury,” I… read more

Does Stem Cell Therapy Regenerate Heart Muscle?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Old Forge, PA
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Medio, it is a promising concept but regenerate, I.e. cure, would mean a lost customer and revenue stream?

Anybody Have Cure For Arthritis,diabetes And Heart Disease?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Thabazimbi, ZA

Good day

I do not want to complain but enough seems to be enough.
I have been diabetic type 1 for 32 years. This started my heart disease in 2009 (stent) and 2021 (double heart attack + stent).
This past week it was like all aches and pains in my joints (hands and feet)

Please give me a home remedy for at least one of these conditions ...

I have had enough

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@AuntAnt
The thing with other doctors side note is that those doctors are writing about there patients. Its like this number af doctors are raving about Entresto being the greasted HA medications. To… read more

Can Stem Cell Treatments Rehabilitate Akenitic Heart Muscle?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Orange County, CA

Research indicates this has been tried (LA and Houston, Tx.), is it successful, who does it, what is the improvement in Ejection Fraction as a result of the Stem Cell treatment?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

A very promising procedure but new. I would definitely try it should it be indicated for me.

I Am Getting R3 Stem Cell Cardiac Therapy On April 19. Hoping To Regenerate Portion Of Damage Muscle.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Old Forge, PA

Do Any Of You Still Have Shortness Of Breath Despite Meds?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Far Rockaway, NY

I have been on diuretics, heart betas, blood pressure meds, but I still have shortness of breath when I walk more than 50 feet.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Walking isn't as easy as it used to be ...not sure why doctor doesn't seem to know fully either....I can ride a bike all day no problem.

Overweight

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
Randfontein, ZA

Hi everyone..I am ashamed to say I have picked up a few extra pounds and can't seem to get rid off it...yes I am not excercising. But do not eat alot. I tried even walking faster but then I am out breathe and so tired.. I am not happy about it...I still work and do alot of walking there. But when its time to go home I can't keep my eyes open. Just want to lie down. Lucky to still have a job otherwise I would sleep the whole day. Lol. Bur seriously...what can I do..
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Being overweight can significantly increase the risk of developing heart disease. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Heart Disease Prevalence: Approximately 84 million people in the… read more

I'm Inquiring About The Use Of Stem Cells To Repair Damaged Heart Tissue?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Leandro, CA

I have seen some research on injecting your own adult stem cells into damaged heart tissues. It is supposed to significantly improve function in patients with congestive heart failure. Anyone know any details on this treatment?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Investigate stem cell treatments with HUCT (Human Umbilical Cord Tissue) derived stem cells. The place I went was www.svstemcell.com.

Why Doesn't This Site List Stem Cell Therapy Under Treatments?

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Leandro, CA

I don't understand why this website does not list stem cell treatments as a legitimate therapy for patients with congestive heart failure? This is supposed to be a site where we share resources and I want this shared.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Where did you go ? What was your condition ?