Compositions and methods for treating cardiac injury
AssigneeThe Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Me
InventorsDavid J. Lefer, David J. Polhemus
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Abstract
This invention is directed to compositions and methods for treating a condition of the heart. In an embodiment, the invention is directed to a method of treating a subject in need thereof, wherein the method comprises ablating at least one nerve of the renal artery of the subject; and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of cells.
Claims28
A method of treating a subject in need thereof, wherein the method comprises ablating at least one nerve of the renal artery of the subject;
- and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of cells.
A method for improving cardiac function of a subject, the method comprising ablating at least one nerve of the renal artery;
- and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of cells.
A method of treating a subject in need thereof, wherein the method comprises attenuating the activity of the sympathetic nervous system of the subject;
- and administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of cells.
A kit comprising,
- a means for attenuating or ablating at least one nerve of the renal artery of a subject;
- a means for administering cells to the subject;
- optionally, cells to be administered to the subject;
- and
- instructions for use thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.