Week 2 discussion
Stem Cells and CVD
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention
(2015), cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of deaths in the
United States, equating to about 1 in every 4 deaths, even though CVD is
largely preventable. What are some conditions and causes of cardiovascular
disease? What is the financial and societal impact of CVD within the United
States?
Despite CVD being largely preventable and the amount of
effort that has been placed on educational awareness, it still is a leading
cause of deaths. Recently, various studies have shown promise with stem cell
therapy treating heart disease. Research stem cell therapy in the treatment of
heart disease and the possible promises it has as a therapy. Should science and
health care pursue this a treatment option for heart disease? Why or why not?
What obstacles and issues would it have to overcome to become a common
treatment for heart disease?
