Keywords

cardiovascular disease, gene therapy

Authors

1. Meyerson, Shari L. MD
2. Schwartz, Lewis B. MD

Abstract

Gene therapy for the treatment of many medical problems, including vascular disease, has become the subject of increasing discussion in both the scientific literature and the national press over the past decade. This review will examine the history and current status of gene therapy for vascular proliferative disorders and advanced chronic peripheral and cardiac ischemia.