Gene Therapy for Heart Failure
A new gene therapy has shown promising results in reversing heart failure in large animal studies, with potential to revolutionize heart failure treatments in humans in the future.
Key Points
- New gene therapy showed 30% improvement in heart function in large animal study
- Therapy resulted in 'unprecedented recovery of cardiac function'
- Researchers plan to start human clinical trials in 2025
Pros
- Promising results in reversing heart failure
- Potential to revolutionize heart failure treatments in humans
Cons
- Need for further human trials to confirm effectiveness
- Uncertainty about natural immunity to the virus used in therapy