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Question:

Would I be a candidate for stem cell clinical trials?

I have Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and my ejection fraction is currently at 45%. Would I be a candidate for the stem cell test trial research?

submitted by Jeannie from Chattanooga, Tennessee on 1/30/2012

Answer:

by Texas Heart Institute cardiologist, Guilherme V. Silva, MD  

Dear Jeannie,  

Patients with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy are not being enrolled in stem cell trials at this time. Only patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy (that have had heart attacks or stents/bypass surgery). Hope that helps.  

See also on this site:

• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Stem Cell Center 
• Heart Information Center 

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Updated February 2012