Intramyocardial stem cell injection: Go(ne) with the flow Frederieke van den Akker1

Dries A. M. Feyen, Patricia van den Hoogen, Linda W. van Laake, Esther C. M. van Eeuwijk, Imo Hoefer, Gerard Pasterkamp, Steven A. J. Chamuleau, Paul F. Grundeman, Pieter A. Doevendans, Joost P. G. Sluijter

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Abstract

In this study, we visualize the real-time dynamics of intramyocardial stem-cell injections. This shows a massive, immediate wash-out via venous drainage, accounting for the low retention. The use of carriers reduces this outflow.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)184-186
JournalEuropean Heart journal
Volume38
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017
Externally publishedYes

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