New therapies for acute myocardial infarction: current state of research and future promise

Abstract

Progress has been made into research on new therapies, mechanical and pharmacological approaches and repair/regenerative cellular therapy to treat irreversible cardiovascular pathologies, such as acute myocardial infarction. Research into cellular therapies is exploring the use of new cellular types. Although the therapeutic effects of cell therapy remain modest, results from clinical trials are encouraging. To expand this improvement, advances are being made that involve the paracrine function of stem cells, the use of growth factors, miRNA and new biomaterials. In the near future, these therapies should become part of routine clinical practice.

Keywords: acute coronary syndromes; acute myocardial infarction (AMI); clinical trial; myocardial regeneration; myocardial repair; stem cell therapy; therapy; tissue engineering.