How do stem cells work?
Researchers have shown over the years that Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are one of the strongest anti-inflammatory tools available today and many patients are turning to stem cell therapy to meet their needs.
A protocol built for success
Type of stem cells administered
Mesenchymal stem cells have the ability to:
1. Reduce inflammation
2. Modulate the immune system
3. Stimulate tissue regeneration
How stem cells reduce inflammation
The effect of the transplant is a return of the body to normal immune function and a drastic reduction in a patient’s inflammation markers. This anti-inflammatory effect can last for years at a time without the need for another transplant.
What this means for patients with autoimmune and degenerative diseases is a natural solution to their symptoms, a respite from discomfort, and an overall increase in quality of life. Additionally, not only will the body better be able to heal damaged tissue with the inflammation reduced, but the stem cells will also assist is more rapid healing within the body. It is for this reason that even healthy patients have turned to stem cell therapy as a form of “body maintenance” and to keep naturally occurring inflammation at manageable levels.
What causes heart disease?
How can stem cells treat heart disease?
Stem cells are cells that have not yet specialized in the body. They can become whatever type of cells they need to be, in a process called “differentiation”. Stem cells used to treat heart disease will find dead or damaged tissue and naturally replace the defective cells. This property has led modern medicine to turn to stem cells for a variety of conditions. Researchers have begun testing stem cells used to treat heart disease to effectively replace a heart’s damaged cells with a patient’s own stem cells. Researchers are currently looking at three different approaches to treatment. The first involves taking stem cells from a patient’s own bone marrow, and then transplanting them directly into the heart via catheter. The second involves using donated stem cells to create patches or grafts that can be applied to damaged areas of the heart, healing the tissue underneath. Lastly, researchers are now trying to reprogram cells within the heart to become stem cells and promote healing, bypassing the need for a cell transplant. These methods are very promising, trials so far have had minimal side effects. Dr. Richard Lee of the Harvard Medical Centre has recently stated “most of the stem cell therapies for the heart have been surprisingly safe.
We have had our own patients near heart failure with extremely low ejection fraction show remarkable increases in ejection fraction during follow up testing within months of treatment.
What sort of results can patients expect?
We have been treating patients for over 15 years; the majority of our patients have reported increased quality of life. Their personal experiences and length of effects are different, due to a variety of biological factors. To quantify specific results, our protocol involves testing for certain inflammation markers prior to treatment, and then again at intervals following treatment. This data is used in conjunction with future prognosis to determine of the effects the treatment had on a patient's condition. This data is vital to the on-going research being conducted on the efficacy of Allogeneic Stem Cell Therapy.
Exclusive Intelligent Aging Protocol features:
- VIP airport clearance
- Airport / clinic ground transportation
- Premier Anti-Aging Med Spa services
- VIP lounge access
2-day non-invasive treatment
We typically recommend patients stay a minimum of 4 days in Grand Cayman for treatment.
Treatment at DVC Stem spans the course of 2 days.
Day 1: Arrival in Grand Cayman.
Day 2: Physical assessments & supporting therapies.
Day 3: Cell transplant & activation therapies.
Day 4: Follow-up physical & departure.
Our cell therapy protocol is safe & non-invasive. Patients will be able to travel the following day.
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