Umbilical Cord Stem Cells and Stroke Treatment

Ischemic stroke often results from a blockage in the blood supply to an area of the brain. The tissue most affected quickly dies off, followed by increasing dysfunction in the surrounding tissue from secondary causes such as inflammation, edema, and oxidative stress.

A comprehensive program of rehabilitation that includes cord stem cell therapy is advised for both acute and chronic stroke patients. Current programs in hyperbaric oxygen therapy, external counterpulsation, neuroprotective intravenous therapies and physical therapy are recommended. When plateaus are reached in improvement, treatments with cord stem cells are available in Mexico. Intravenous infusions are effective for young adults and catheter surgery provides better results for older patients. Combinations of stem cells (including cord blood derived CD34+, CD133+ and mesenchymal stem cells) can also be used that are more effective than any one type of cord blood stem cell alone. Click here for research on stroke treatment through stem cell therapies.