Title:Stem Cells and Congenital Heart Disease: The Future Potential Clinical
Therapy Beyond Current Treatment
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
Author(s): Katherine Julian*, Nikita Garg, Narutoshi Hibino and Rohit Jain
Affiliation:
- Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA
Keywords:
Stem cell, congenital heart disease, hypoplastic left heart, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, cardiology.
Abstract: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common congenital anomaly in newborns.
Current treatment for cyanotic CHD largely relies on the surgical intervention; however, significant
morbidity and mortality for patients with CHD remain. Recent research to explore new avenues
of treating CHD includes the utility of stem cells within the field. Stem cells have since been
used to both model and potentially treat CHD. Most clinical applications to date have focused on
hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Here, we examine the current role of stem cells in CHD and discuss
future applications within the field.