New York, NY
A 41-year-old male asked:
Interested in information on stem cell treatment for congestive heart failure?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Justin Alveyanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Be careful: This is an experimental treatment that is showing a lot of future promise. The overall efficacy and side effects are still being evaluated
That being said there are a LOT of quacks out there selling this as a treatment to hopeless patients for a huge amount of money. Don't blow your life savings on one of these overseas clinics, it will be a waste of time/money and dangerous.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Similar questions
A 27-year-old member asked:
Do stem cells cure congestive heart failure?
3 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Geoff Lowreyanswered
Hospital-based practice 23 years experience
Maybe: There are several promising studies using stem cells for a variety of conditions. New, high tech treatments get a lot of coverage on the news, but we are still probably years away from seeing this in the cardiologists’ office.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
6.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Johnnie Strickland Jr commented
Family Medicine 35 years experience
there is a way to increase your own stem cell production through nutritional supplement by 70% and another new product I have recently found that reduce oxidative stress levels to the level of 20 year old may be very helpful as well for many diseases
Dec 17, 2011
A 40-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me the treatment options for congestive heart failure?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
53 years experience
CHF: Treatment depends on what the cause of the CHF is. Could be surgical, could be medical. Systolic CHF is different from diastolic CHF and valvar stenosis CHF is different from valvar insufficiency chf. Virtually all kinds have diuretic as part of the treatment.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated May 10, 2015
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.