Publications by authors named "Alejandra Acosta"
Int J Mol Sci
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- Clinical data indicate that cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs) could potentially improve heart recovery following a heart attack by altering scar tissue and reducing the risk of ventricular tachycardia (VT).
- In a study on pigs with induced heart attacks, CDC treatment was associated with improved conduction speed and longer action potential duration, leading to fewer instances of induced VT compared to a control group.
- Histological analysis of the treatment group showed reduced fibrosis and a higher density of connexin-43, suggesting that CDCs may enhance the electrical and structural properties of the heart after injury, highlighting their potential as a new therapy for heart attack recovery.
