Ann Med Surg (Lond)
January 2024
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFHeart transplantation (HTx) stands as a life-saving intervention for patients with end-stage heart disease, but the field is fraught with numerous challenges that span from the scarcity of donor organs to long-term complications arising from immunosuppressive therapies. This comprehensive review article offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted aspects of HTx. The review covers groundbreaking advancements in xenotransplantation, enabled by cutting-edge genetic engineering techniques, and the promising role of stem cell therapies, particularly porcine mesenchymal stem cells, in cardiac regeneration.
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