Adult Stem Cells Help Weakened Hearts: Even patients who suffered an episode decades ago can benefit, researchers say.

Source: Los Angeles Times
Date: September 21, 2006

Summary:

Using stem cells harvested from patients' own bone marrow, researchers reported improved cardiac function in heart attack patients months, years — and even decades — after the attacks.

Commentary: Maybe this advancement will lead to new stem cell treatments for cariovascular disease in humans.