41^st World Cardiology Conference

Regenerative Cardiology

Regenerative Cardiology is an innovative and rapidly evolving field focused on repairing, regenerating, or replacing damaged heart tissue and restoring normal cardiac function using biological and technological approaches. It aims to address the limitations of conventional therapies for heart disease, particularly in cases such as myocardial infarction (heart attack), heart failure, and cardiomyopathies, where the loss of functional heart tissue is often irreversible with current treatments.At the core of regenerative cardiology is the concept of harnessing the body’s natural healing processes or introducing external regenerative agents to restore heart structure and performance. This can involve a range of strategies, including stem cell therapy, gene therapy, tissue engineering, and the use of biomaterials and bioactive molecules.One of the most explored areas in regenerative cardiology is stem cell therapy. Different types of stem cells—such as embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), mesenchymal stem cells, and cardiac progenitor cells—are studied for their ability to differentiate into heart muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) and promote tissue regeneration. These cells can be delivered directly into the heart muscle via catheter-based techniques, injections, or during cardiac surgery.