Innovative Gene Therapy Approach To Prevent Amputations In Patients Suffering Severe Peripheral Artery Disease

Cardiologists at Rush University Medical Center are studying an investigational medication to prevent amputations in patients suffering the most severe form of peripheral arterial disease. The study involves use of a highly innovative gene therapy approach to promote new blood vessel growth in the legs of patients with critical limb ischemia.

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Filed under: Cardiovascular on January 4th, 2009