Hi all,
I'd like to add to this discussion about stem cell therapy (also known as Regenerative Medicine) and heart issues. It can be really difficult to tell which stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine practices are effective and which institutions are offering evidence-based proven therapies. In fact, recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a stern warning against unproven stem cell therapies. The FDA issued these two press statements: https://www.fda.gov/newsevents/newsroom/pressannouncements/ucm573427.htm and https://www.fda.gov/newsevents/newsroom/pressannouncements/ucm573431.htm.

To help people learn more about the proven therapies and the promise of developing therapies, Mayo Clinic offers a free telephone consult service. When you call the consult service, they can tell you about the availability of approved stem cell therapy at Mayo Clinic and elsewhere, and for what conditions. They can also tell you about research studies that are actively recruiting participants. Furthermore, you can add your name to a database to be notified when additional studies and information become available. You can learn more about the Consult Service here http://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/center-regenerative-medicine/patient-care/clinical-services/regenerative-medicine-consult-service.
Or call 1-844-276-2003 to speak with one of our experts.

Cardiac regeneration is an area of focus for Mayo Clinic. The overarching vision for the cardiac regeneration program at Mayo Clinic is to develop new therapies to cure ischemic heart disease. See more info about clinical testing that span the disease spectrum here: http://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/center-regenerative-medicine/focus-areas/cardiac-regeneration

You can also read great articles about successful use of stem cells for babies born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Researching innovative solutions for rare heart defect https://connect.mayoclinic.org/newsfeed-post/researching-innovative-solutions-for-rare-heart-defect/
- Breakthrough Stem Cell Treatment for HLHS Patients https://connect.mayoclinic.org/newsfeed-post/breakthrough-stem-cell-treatment-for-hlhs-patients-27fb46/
- Misconceptions of Stem Cell Research https://connect.mayoclinic.org/newsfeed-post/misconceptions-of-stem-cell-research-25b20d/

There is hope and there is hype. It's important to query and know the validity of your sources of information. Happy to see the sharing and cross-referencing of information here.