Abstract: |
A significant cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality that carries a heavy health care burden is cardiovascular disease. The mortality rate of cardiovascular disease, which is considered the leading cause of death in the United States, is close to 801,000 people every year. Coronary heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, myocardial infarction (MI), and pulmonary embolism are some of the many examples of cardiovascular diseases. They all lead to ischemia and tissue death. Among them, important conditions that cause mortality are MI and heart failure. Technological innovations and novel therapies are necessary to counter these diseases given the bleak outcomes. Advances in research tools and treatments can be achieved through the synergy of biology and nanotechnology. Nanoparticles (NPs) for drug delivery and therapeutic stem cells (SCs) are specific examples of nanobiotechnology in action. Aside from drug delivery, nanotechnology can be utilized for other therapeutic purposes in treating cardiovascular diseases. SC therapy, which has the capacity to improve repair of cardiac tissue, is an example. © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |