Archive for the ‘treating heart damage’ Category

Why Adult Stem Cell Advancements Must Continue for Pediatric Heart Disease

Sunday, June 16th, 2013

Mary Goulart addresses the CIRM Governing Board and tells how her son, Joshua has beaten the odds after being born with several heart defects including a missing left ventricle.

In this video, Joshua’s Mom outlines their journey. The Goulart’s journey of true determination emphasizes the enormous need as to why adult stem cell advancements must continue in the field of pediatric heart disease.

Adult Stem Cells Repair Heart Attack Damage

Saturday, June 30th, 2012

Byron Baker, a Houston Energy Executive, participated in Texas Heart Institute clinical trials that used adult stem cells taken from his own bone marrow to treat his heart, after he suffered a heart attack. Click this video to hear Byron’s story.