Cardiovascular Diseases

Gene Therapy to “heal” Cardiovascular disorders! Coronary artery disease, heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias are major causes of morbidity and mortality in the developed countries. Pharmacologic drugs and device therapies have multiple limitations, and there exists an unmet need for improved clinical outcomes without side effects. These limitation in currently available therapies have prompted extensive investigation into new treatment modalities and gene therapy has emerged as a viable alternative. The goal of gene therapy is to modify a gene or genetic pathway to provide therapeutic value and prevent or reduce disease. About Gene Therapy Gene therapy involves t...