Different new technologies continue to emerge with the hope of improving blood vessel repair and replacement for those with various diseases, either with the help of stem cells, 3D printing or the use of other human cells to develop actual new tissue. One disease in particular is peripheral arterial disease.
New technology created by Cellular Dynamics International has licensed its development to Indiana University, which creates new human blood vessels for patients with peripheral arterial disease (a narrowing of arteries that leads to restricted blood flow, usually in a person’s legs). Potential clients have already been chosen to utilize the technology. This kind of method could help to prevent the need for amputation.
