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US 9,844,514 B2Granted
Methods for treating an established myocardial infarction
AssigneeUniversity of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsStuart K. Williams, James B. Hoying, Amanda J. LeBlanc
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Abstract
This application discloses methods for treating an established myocardial infarction, including treatment with an epicardial construct containing stromal vascular fraction (SVF) from adipose tissue which may be seeded onto a biocompatible substrate, which preserves microvascular function and LV contractile mechanisms.
Claims9
A method of treating an established myocardial infarction, comprising:
- providing a stromal vascular fraction construct, the stromal vascular fraction construct consisting of an amount of stromal vascular fraction cells seeded onto a biocompatible substrate;
- and applying the stromal vascular fraction construct to the site of the established myocardial infarction at a time period of about 2 weeks following a myocardial infarction in a subject.
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