ARDS Therapy

Stem Cell Therapy for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Stem Cell Therapy for Respiratory Syndromes

 

About Respiratory Diseases

  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is a lung or respiratory disease that damages the lung tissues due to various causes. There are multiple treatments for ARDS, but they only focus on the symptoms of the disease. Stem Cell Therapy can be the best alternative for all the other problems because it focuses on the root cause of the problem.

  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a life-threatening injury of the lungs that causes fluid leakage into the lungs. As a result of this syndrome, entry of oxygen gets difficult into the body, and breathing becomes difficult. Most of the time, admitted patients in hospitals acquire acute respiratory distress syndrome.

  • ARDS has multiple causes, which may include:

    • Mechanical causes as fluid leakage from the tiny blood vessels either due to pressure changes or any tension in the lungs

    • Severe illnesses and injuries

    • Sepsis – a widespread and serious bloodstream infection

    • Harmful substances inhalation – high concentration of chemical fumes and smoke inhalation

    • Pneumonia – infects and affects all the lobes of the lungs

    • Major traumatic injuries of the head, chest, and lungs. In case of brain injury, the brain portion which controls breathing can be damaged

    • COVID-19 disease or infection – people suffering from severe COVID-19 disease can develop ARDS

    • Burns, blood transfusions, and pancreatitis (pancreas inflammation)

  • Most of the patients with ARDS are either critically ill or hospitalized for any disease. Patients suffering from sepsis (bloodstream infection) are at high risk of widespread infections and illnesses. People having a history of drug abuse or chronic alcoholism are relatively more prone to developing ARDS. These abusers tend to have more chances of dying due to ARDS.

  • The symptoms of ARDS can vary from one individual to another depending upon:

    • Disease cause

    • Disease severity

    • Underlying disease

    The most common symptoms are:

    • SOB (shortness of breath)

    • Rapid breathing

    • Low levels of blood pressure

    • Extreme confusion and tiredness

 

The Treatment Journey

  • The treatment of ARDS consists of:

    • Mechanical ventilation – use of mechanical support or machine for breathing

    • Supplemental oxygen – use of a mask to deliver the oxygen through the mouth and nose

    • Careful observation of the concentration of IV fluids is also significant for the management of ARDS

    • Medications to treat and prevent infection, relieve discomfort/pain, prevent blood clotting, minimize gastric reflux, and sedate the patient

  • Stem Cells are the natural repair process of your body parts, and they are present in our fat cells, bone marrow cells and in this case, we use Mesenchymal Stem Cells from donor cord blood. If you place the SCs over the area of damage, then these cells can lead to the activation of new and healthy cells. This healing process is what our body needs. Stem Cell Therapy helps boost body repair mechanisms and introduces the new stem cells.

  • According to the research, Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy can be a great therapeutic alternative for other treatments to treat ARDS. In this disease, Stem Cell Therapy helps replace the lung’s injured tissues with the native lung tissues. All the other treatments of ARDS focus on minimizing the symptoms and preventing the complications of the disease. Therefore, mesenchymal stem cell therapy is the best approach for ARDS.

  • Stem Cell research and findings might lead to more non-pharmaceutical treatment alternatives for musculoskeletal pain. Stem Cell Therapies may reduce, but not eliminate, the need for frequent medication treatment while still providing long-term benefits. Even though research on MSC immunogenicity shows that they have immunomodulatory properties, yet multiple investigations have documented immune-mediated harm to stem cells after insertion and differentiation.

 

How is the treatment at The Renue Medical Centre different?

Stem Cell Therapy (SCT) at The Renue Medical Centre is a holistic approach to treating Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. 

Your Renue Journey does not end after your last day of SCT. We follow up with you to assert your progress since the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome with Stem Cells consists of four phases:

  1. Pre-treatment: Clinical evaluation, lab test results, and other diagnostic procedures. You will take our Renue Epigenetic Test powered by TruDiagnostics that will assert your biological age and other important health markers. Your TruDiagnostics test is part of The Renue Difference. It provides your doctor with critical information about your health and your true age (biological vs chronological).

    After the epigenetic test and we have received all your medical records, your Patient Advisor will assist you in planning your travel to Puerto Vallarta.

  2. Treatment day: The treatment starts with taking a specific amount of blood through apheresis. After taking the Stem Cells, the rest of the blood is returned to the donor.

  3. 30, 60 & 90 days post-treatment follow-up: ARDS symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, and lab test results.

  4. Six months post-treatment: ARDS symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, lab test results, X-ray report, and review of the diagnostic criteria.

 

Your Treatment Journey

Experience The Renue Difference in Puerto Vallarta

Arrival Day

Upon arrival in Puerto Vallarta, a Renue representative will meet you at the airport in one of our Mercedes Vans to transport you to the hotel.

Our representative will quickly review your schedule for the coming days for your peace of mind. Renue makes it worry-free, so don't worry!

Evening

  • You travelled all this way, so would you like to check our list of recommended restaurants? We can make reservations for you to enjoy the great food and warm atmosphere of Puerto Vallarta.

  • Check out the Renue chauffeur for recommendations, reservations, leisure activities, and your transportation needs.

 
 

Day 1:  Enjoy The Renue Difference.

A better life starts now! 

  • Count on your Renue Advisor and staff to help you have a pleasant experience. Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up from the hotel and take you to The Renue Medical Centre in the Joya Hospital. Our staff will welcome and assist you at the Centre.

    • Our staff will check you in at the Centre and take you on a tour of the facilities, including The Renue Laboratory, where your stem cells and exosomes are produced. You will also visit the Hyperbaric Chamber facility, an essential part of The Renue Difference.

    • After your check-in, our medical associates will proceed with any necessary blood work or tests organized by your Patient Advisor. 

    • An MRI test will be performed 

    • After that, you will have your first Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) session.

    • Following your first treatment session, our Renue chauffeur will return you to your hotel.

    Evening

    • Do you have any plans for the evening? Or maybe you would need a chauffeur? 

    • Remember that relaxation can improve your health, too. Ask our Renue chauffeur for suggestions. They know the places to go in Puerto Vallarta.

 

Day 3. You're almost done!

The third Hyperbaric Session makes a difference!

    • Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up according to the schedule and take you to The Renue Centre. 

    • Your scheduled treatment will start as soon as you arrive. 

    • Then, after your treatment and third and fourth Hyperbaric Chamber session, the Renue chauffeur will return you to the hotel.

    Evening

    • Your Renue Journey allows you to explore all that Puerto Vallarta has to offer. 

    • Ask our Renue chauffeur for suggestions, and remember to enjoy yourself.

 

Are you going to miss us?

Don't forget our follow-up treatments. Talk to your Patient Advisor:

Day 2: Now you're a pro!

Treatment Day & Second Hyperbaric Session

    • Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up according to the Read more here. Schedule and take you to The Renue Centre.

    • The medical team will welcome you.

    • After that, you will meet with your doctor to review your file. Then, your doctor will make any adjustments to your treatment schedule submitted by your Renue Patient Advisor. 

    • Once your doctor has reviewed your file, additional testing might be required—for example, X-Rays, MRIs, and others. 

    • You’ll start your treatment for ARDS as soon as you arrive: 

      • 200 Million Stem Cells IV* (100M on day one, 100M on day two)

      • 100 Million Stem Cells Nebulized* (4 sessions of 25M each, two on day one, and the rest on day two).

      • 16 Billion Exosomes**The actual quantity depends on the patient’s body weight and severity of the disease.

    • SCT is a successful treatment for the regeneration of cells, but combining Exosomes can even enhance its efficiency. Exosomes can be 3x more concentrated with growth factors to proliferate cell production compared to adult Stem Cells.  Read more here.

    • Then, after your treatment and second Hyperbaric Chamber session, the Renue chauffeur will return you to the hotel.

    Evening

    • Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful place; we suggest you don't miss out and enjoy your stay. You know it: ask our Renue Concierge for suggestions and have fun!

 

Day 4. Departure or extended stay?

It's not over yet!

    • Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up from the hotel. Then, they will take you to the airport or another treatment according to your schedule. 

    • However, maybe you would like to extend your stay and your wellness holiday because Puerto Vallarta is stunning! 

    • Talk to our Renue chauffeur. Our team will contact you to confirm all details: tours, restaurants, and other treatments you would like to have.

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Post-treatment

  • 30, 60 & 90 days follow-up: ARDS symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, and lab test results.

  • Six months post-treatment: ARDS symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, lab test results, X-ray report, and review of the diagnostic criteria.

 

Significance of Hyperbaric Chambers post-treatment:

Hyperbaric Chambers are oxygen-rich chambers. 

Three sessions are given to the patients after the treatment to:

  • Mobilize the newly introduced stem cells

  • Reduce the events of inflammation and infections

  • Proliferate the concentration and number of stem cells in the body to reach the targeted area

  • Increase the oxygen pressure in the body to maximally provide oxygen to body tissues

  • Relieve the incidences of acute hypoxemic respiratory failure in the patients

 

Expected Results 

SCT to live a better life: Benefits and outcomes

The effectiveness of Stem Cell Treatment can improve all your symptoms, causing a considerable impact on your quality of life and daily activities.

As part of The Renue Difference, you will receive three Hyperbaric Chamber sessions that greatly improve SCT efficacy and stimulate the body cells to combat Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. These sessions comprise three days: one day before treatment, after treatment, and on the day of treatment.

According to results, clinical outcomes, and pre-and post-treatment observations, SCT has been shown to help

  • reduce Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome progression

  • speed up tissue repair

  • regrow and repair tissues after six months

After the SCT procedure, an MRI test depicts the further need for the treatment at a specific body site.

Talk to our Patient Advisor to learn more about SCT at The Renue Medical Centre.

Expected results and prognosis:

The patient will have new lung tissues, increased quality of life, and improved illness conditions with Stem Cell Therapy.

 

FAQ’s

  • Generally, Stem Cell Therapy has a satisfactory safety profile, good prognosis, and effectiveness. 

    However, no medical procedure is 100% safe; so, the most frequent or common risk factors of SCT can be:

    • Painful injection area /site

    • Allergic reactions

    • Lethargy and fatigue

    • Bleeding from the site of injection

    • Fever

  • Fever, lethargy, and pain are managed through the appropriate drugs along with the treatment. Bleeding and swelling of the injured site is manageable via proper technique. Allergic reactions are preventable through pre-injection history and care.

Stem Cell Therapy is a new and promising method of treating Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. It has the potential to be more effective than previous methods and also carries less risk. At present, stem cell technology is still in the developmental stage, but rapid developments and advances indicate its potential uses in direct treatments of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome. 

 The benefits and effects of Stem Cell Therapy depend on several factors: the patient's health condition, underlying issues, lifestyle, and others. To assess your expected results, we would like to know more about you. A medical advisor will talk to you about your diagnosis and treatment options and collect information for the attending physician; they can answer all your initial questions:

  • Will the therapy work for my case? 

  • What does the treatment involve? Is it painful?

  • Is it expensive? How much does it cost?

 

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