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Are there alternatives to surgery for mitral valve repair? are there any clinical studies re: stem cell / gene therapy to repair heart valves?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

Not yet: Stem cell treatments have not advanced to the stage of repairing heart valves. Wish you good health!

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