The anatomy of a pig’s heart and physiology is similar to that of humans.
Hopes for a ‘holy grail’ heart attack treatment were raised in May after a genetic therapy showed promise in pigs
The 87-year-old said: ‘If the result of xenotransplantation is satisfactory with porcine kidneys to humans, then it is likely that hearts would be used with good effects in humans within a few years.The anatomy of a pig’s heart and physiology is similar to that of humans so they are used as models for developing new treatments.
Myocardial infarction, which is caused by the sudden blocking of one of the cardiac coronary arteries, is the main cause of heart failure.Dad lured into alleyway, beaten and robbed by 'Facebook car seller' ‘This study convincingly demonstrates for the first time that this might actually be feasible and not just a pipe dream,’ he added.
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