Congestive Heart Failure
Stem Cell Therapy for Congestive Hearh Failure
Stem Cell Therapy for Congestive Heart Failure
About Congestive Heart Failure Disease
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood effectively throughout the body, leading to inadequate blood flow and oxygen supply to organs and tissues. While conventional treatments like surgeries and medications are available, stem cell therapy is emerging as a promising alternative for treating CHF. Stem cell therapy offers the potential to repair damaged heart tissue, improve heart function, and provide a less invasive option compared to traditional treatments.
What is Congestive Heart Failure Disease?
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to a reduced supply of oxygen and nutrients to the body’s tissues. When the heart’s pumping action weakens, blood and fluids can accumulate in the lungs, causing shortness of breath (SOB) and other symptoms.
CHF is often the result of underlying heart conditions, such as high blood pressure or coronary artery disease (narrowing of the arteries), which can weaken the heart over time and impair its ability to circulate blood efficiently.
What causes Congestive Heart Failure Disease?
The most common causes of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) include:
· Stiffness or improper filling of the heart's ventricles, which limits the heart's ability to pump blood efficiently.
· High blood pressure (hypertension), which increases the workload on the heart and makes blood circulation difficult.
· Heart valve dysfunction, often due to valve damage, infections, or coronary artery disease.
· Arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), which disrupt the heart's ability to pump effectively.
· Chronic conditions such as diabetes, HIV, and thyroid dysfunction.
· Allergic reactions or blood clotting disorders that impair blood flow.
· Severe infections or inflammation, including myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle).
· Congenital heart defects (heart problems present from birth).
· Heavy alcohol consumption or substance abuse.
· Viral infections that can directly damage the heart.
What are the risk factors for Congestive Heart Failure Disease?
A combination of various risk factors can contribute to the development of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), including:
· Coronary artery disease and heart attacks
· Heart valve diseases affecting proper blood flow
· Hypertension (high blood pressure)
· Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)
· Use of certain diabetic medications, such as pioglitazone and rosiglitazone
· Congenital heart diseases (present from birth)
· Lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, smoking, sleep apnea, obesity, and alcohol consumption
· Conditions such as blood cancers, nervous system disorders, urinary or lung diseases, infections, and inflammatory diseases
· Liver damage and heart valve disorders
· Kidney failure or kidney damage
· Low levels of blood oxygen concentration
What are the Congestive Heart Failure Disease symptoms?
The most common signs and symptoms of Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) include:
· Weakness and fatigue
· Shortness of breath (SOB), especially during physical activity or while lying down
· Swelling in the feet, ankles, and legs (edema)
· Reduced ability to exercise
· Abdominal swelling (ascites)
· Loss of appetite and feelings of nausea
· Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)
· Rapid or significant weight gain due to fluid retention
· Chest pain
· Decreased focus and difficulty concentrating
CHF can be either:
· Acute (sudden onset)
· Chronic (long-term and ongoing)
THE TREATMENT JOURNEY
How is Congestive Heart Failure Disease commonly treated?
The most frequently used medications for treating Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) include:
· Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs): Medications such as candesartan, valsartan, and losartan help relax blood vessels, lower blood pressure, and reduce strain on the heart.
· Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors: These medications work to relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure, easing the heart's workload.
· Beta-blockers: Drugs like bisoprolol, metoprolol, and carvedilol help lower heart rate and blood pressure, improving heart function.
· Diuretics: Commonly known as "water pills," these help reduce fluid buildup in the body, easing symptoms like swelling and shortness of breath.
· Aldosterone antagonists: Medications such as eplerenone and spironolactone (Carospir, Aldactone) help manage fluid retention by blocking the effects of aldosterone, a hormone that causes the body to retain sodium.
· Inotropes: These medications are used in more severe cases to strengthen heart contractions and improve blood flow.
· Digoxin: This drug helps strengthen heartbeats and controls irregular heart rhythms.
· Isosorbide dinitrate and hydralazine: A combination therapy that relaxes blood vessels and reduces the workload on the heart.
· Vericiguat: A newer medication used to improve heart function and reduce the risk of heart failure-related complications.
What Is Stem Cell Therapy?
Stem Cells are the natural repair process of your body parts. SCs 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.
How can Stem Cells Therapy treat Congestive Heart Failure?
Stem Cell Therapy, particularly with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), shows promise in treating Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) by aiding in the replacement of damaged heart tissues. This regenerative approach not only helps repair heart tissue but also improves overall heart function.
MSCs play a crucial role in promotingneovascularization(the formation of new blood vessels) and preventingmyocardial cell death, both of which are key to enhancing heart health and recovery after damage. Through these mechanisms, stem cell therapy offers a potential path for restoring heart function and mitigating the progression of heart failure.
Epigenetic Test
At Renue we believe that if you are truly interested in Healthspan (Living better, not just longer.”) then it’s important that we are aware of our Biological Age vs Chronological Age. Remember you can”t measure success without a starting point. With TruDiagnostic’s TruAge testy you will receive 9 personalized Epigenetic Health Scores and actionable insights to slow aging
Biological Age
How old your body is compared to your real age
Pace of Aging
How quickly you're aging each year
Organ System Ages
The age of key organs (heart, brain, liver, etc.)
Fitness Age
Your physical health based on strength, lung capacity, and movement
Smoking Impact
How smoking has affected your epigenetic age
Alcohol Impact
How alcohol consumption has influenced your health
How is the treatment at The Renue Medical Centre different?
The Stem Cell Therapy (SCT) at The Renue Medical Centre is a holistic approach to treating Congestive Heart Failure Disease.
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 Congestive Heart Failure Disease with Stem Cells consists of four phases:
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.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.
30, 60 & 90 days post-treatment follow-up: Congestive Heart Failure Disease symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, and lab test results.
Six months post-treatment: Congestive Heart Failure Disease 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 traveled 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 Concierge for recommendations, reservations, leisure activities, and your transportation needs.
A better life starts now!
Day 1: Enjoy The Renue Difference.
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 Concierge for suggestions. They know the places to go in Puerto Vallarta.
Treatment Day & Second Hyperbaric Session
Day 2: Now you're a pro!
Our Renue chauffeur will pick you up according to the schedule and take you to The Renue Medical Centre.
The medical team will welcome you and start your treatment for Congestive Heart Failure Disease as soon as you arrive:
300 Million Stem Cells IV*
16 Billion Exosomes*
*The actual quantity of Stem Cells 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 chauffeur for suggestions and have fun!
The third Hyperbaric Session makes a difference!
Day 3. You're almost done.
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 Concierge for suggestions, and remember to enjoy yourself.
It's not over yet.
Day 4. Departure or extended stay?
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.
Are you going to miss us?
Don't forget our follow-up treatments. Talk to your Patient Advisor:
30, 60 & 90 days follow-up: Congestive Heart Failure Disease symptoms clinical evaluation, flare-up frequency, and lab test results.
Six months post-treatment: Congestive Heart Failure Disease 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 Stem Cells which were administered inside the body
Support the immune system for reducing toxicity and inflammation of the affected regions by using concentrated oxygen therapy
Balance the immune system, increase the levels of body energy, and enhance brain functioning
Kill the harmful organisms and bacteria, fungi, and viruses that may contribute to autoimmunity and associated detrimental effects of their disease in an individual
Mobilize the stem cells recently administered inside the body
Enhance the growth factors induced by the limbic cells
Reduce the events of swelling, bad sleeping routine, and discomfort
Enhance the growth factors induced by the limbic cells
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 Congestive Heart Failure Disease. 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 Congestive Heart Failure Disease 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:
Improved life quality
Normal heart pumping and functions
Improved heart endurance and strength
More independence
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
What are the risk factors for Congestive Heart Failure Disease?
The most frequent or common risk factors of SCT can be:
Bleeding from the site of injection
Fever
Painful injection area /site
Lethargy and fatigue
Allergic reactions
Management of risks:
Bleeding and swelling of the injured site is manageable via proper technique. Allergic reactions are preventable through pre-injection history and care. Fever, lethargy, and pain are managed through the appropriate drugs along with the treatment.
Stem Cell Therapy is a new and promising method of treating Congestive Heart Failure Disease. 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 Congestive Heart Failure Disease.
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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