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SynthesisStem cell research & therapy2025

Cardiomyocyte regeneration therapy and its effect on LVEF and scar size- a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mahnoor Mahnoor, Syed Irtaza Hassan, Muhammad Bakhtiar, Salal Sharjeel, Roha Daneyal, Muhammad Ibrahim, Raheel Iftikhar

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Mahnoor MahnoorArmed Forces Bone Marrow Transplant Center, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. drmahnoor23@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-2864-1495
Syed Irtaza HassanMohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College, Mirpur, Pakistan.
Muhammad BakhtiarThomas Jefferson University- Sydney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Research Center, Philadelphia, USA.
Salal SharjeelDow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan.
Roha DaneyalMohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed Medical College, Mirpur, Pakistan.
Muhammad IbrahimKing Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Raheel IftikharArmed Forces Bone Marrow Transplant Center, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMyocardial infarction (MI) results in loss of cardiomyocytes leading to heart failure. Despite advancements in pharmacotherapy and interventions such as revascularization, ischemic heart failure remains a challenge. Recent advancements in stem cell therapies, genetic engineering and bioengineering have shown to improve cardiac function and quality of life. METHODOLOGY: Following PRISMA guidelines, randomized controlled trials clinical trials from last 12 years were systematically reviewed. All the patients included in these studies had ischemic heart failure and were subjected to different types of stem cell therapies. Protocol for this meta-analysis is registered on PROSPERO (Registration no: CRD42023399263). Data extraction and Quality assessment was done according to Cochrane handbook of systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Meta-analysis was conducted using Revman, and a random-effect model was used to calculate weighted mean differences (WMD) in left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), scar size and Minnesota Living with Heart Failure score (MLHFQ) pre- and post-intervention.

resultsThe pooled mean difference (MD) for scar size reduction at 6 months follow-up was - 0.36; (95%CI [-0.63, -0.10]), I

conclusionsOur meta-analysis not only demonstrated consistent improvements in LVEF and reductions in scar size but also improvement in quality of life with stem cell therapies, however, the heterogeneity among studies calls for a need of standardized protocols and further research in optimizing these therapies to improve cardiomyocyte regeneration and overall cardiac repair.

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CicatrixHeart FailureMyocardial InfarctionMyocytes, CardiacStem Cell TransplantationHumansRegenerationStroke VolumeVentricular Function, LeftCardiomyocyte regenerationIschemic heart failureLeft ventricular ejection fractionMyocardial infarctionScar sizeStem cell therapy

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PMID40898343
PMCPMC12403498

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