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Cardiovascular regenerative medicine: digging in for the long haul

Jason C Kovacic1, Richard P Harvey, Stefanie Dimmeler

  • 1Cardiology Branch, Division of Intramural Research, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA. kovacicj@mail.nih.gov

Cell Stem Cell
|March 29, 2008
PubMed

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Cardiovascular cell-based regenerative medicine is rapidly evolving, challenging existing paradigms. Researchers are committed to the long-term effort required for significant advancements in this field.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular regenerative medicine
  • Cell-based therapies
  • Cardiac repair

Background:

  • The field of cardiovascular cell-based regenerative medicine has progressed rapidly over the past decade.
  • Numerous hypotheses have been proposed and tested, leading to a re-evaluation of established cardiovascular concepts.

Framework:

  • The second Symposium on Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine convened to discuss progress and challenges.
  • Key issues included the critical reconsideration of long-held cardiovascular paradigms.
  • The symposium highlighted both achievements and the substantial work remaining in the field.

Implementation:

  • Showcasing highlights from the past decade of research.
  • Addressing the complexities and challenges in translating cell-based therapies.
  • Fostering discussion on future directions and research priorities.

Implications:

  • Significant reconsideration of fundamental cardiovascular principles is underway.
  • The field requires a sustained, long-term research commitment.
  • Future progress necessitates a deep understanding of the challenges and a dedicated approach to overcoming them.

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