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Gene Therapy Available for Peripheral Vascular Disease???
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Gene Therapy Available for Peripheral Vascular Disease???
by Jan__0__0, Apr 22, 1998 12:00AM
Please Help. I have a freind who needs to know if Gene Therapy is available for Peripheral Vascular Disease.. Her foot is all infected and treatment has been so far unsatisfactory. She is NOT a diabetic. We heard of Gene Therapy but do not know where this is being conducted. Can you please help my freind, Jan.....Mary Thank You So Much...
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD APS, Apr 22, 1998 12:00AM
Dear In Search of Gene Therapy for PVD,
The only gene therapy for PVD currently available is at St. Elizabeth's through Dr.Jeff Isner. St.Elizabeth's Hospital is in Boston, MA and is affiliated with Tuft's University. I am not sure if patients are being enrolled at present but there is word spreading that a trial will be starting soon. As yet there is no gene therapy trial for PVD at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
The number for Dr. Isner is 1-617-789-2392.
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