20 years of treating ischemic cardiomyopathy with mesenchymal stromal cells: a meta-analysis and systematic review.

This meta-analysis and systematic review compiles comparative data from 2004 to 2024, investigating the safety and efficacy of mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) derived from various tissues for the treatment of ischemic cardiomyopathy (ICM) and associated heart failure. In addition, this review highlights the limitations of these interventions and provides valuable insights for future therapeutic approaches. Relevant articles were retrieved from the PubMed® database using targeted keywords.