One complication that can arise from a heart attack is the formation of scar tissue, which can the harden organ's walls and impede its ability to pump blood. This is caused by fibroblast cells which move to replace damaged muscle with the scar tissue. New research conducted at the University of North Carolina's (UNC) School of Medicine suggests these cells could be converted to endothelial cells which actually assist in recovery, potentially minimizing the damage caused during a heart attack. .. Continue Reading Flipping the switch on cell conversion could better repair damaged hearts

Section: Medical

Tags: blood vessel, Cells, Heart, Trauma, University of North Carolina

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