The innovative approach uses lab-grown heart tissue made from reprogrammed adult stem cells, delivered through a tiny incision rather than opening the entire chest cavity.
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi supported this groundbreaking investigation, which aligns with the emirate’s commitment to preventing diseases before they develop.
The study found that over half of heart attacks in women under 65 were linked to nontraditional causes such as spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), embolism, and other conditions unrelated to artery plaque.
The new approach, published in Clinical Cancer Research, may equip clinicians with an additional tool to track tumor changes over time and modify treatment strategies accordingly.