Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heart disease accounts for over 30% of all deaths globally.

While there are many treatments available for heart disease, researchers are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to treat this deadly condition. In this article, we will explore some of the revolutionary heart disease treatments unveiled in 2015.

1. PCSK9 Inhibitors

PCSK9 inhibitors are a new type of drug that helps to lower cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease, and PCSK9 inhibitors target a protein that prevents the liver from removing LDL cholesterol from the blood.

By inhibiting this protein, PCSK9 inhibitors can lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

2. Gene Therapy

Gene therapy is a new and exciting area of medical research that has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of heart disease. In 2015, researchers announced the successful use of gene therapy to treat heart failure in pigs.

The therapy involved injecting a gene that produced a protein that helped to improve heart function. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for humans suffering from heart failure.

3. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

TAVR is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can be used to replace a diseased aortic valve.

The procedure involves inserting a new valve into the heart through a catheter, which is then guided to the aortic valve using X-ray and ultrasound imaging. TAVR is less invasive than traditional open-heart surgery and can be performed on patients who are not considered good candidates for traditional surgery.

4. Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine is a new and innovative approach to treating heart disease that involves using stem cells to repair damaged tissue. In 2015, researchers announced that they had successfully used stem cells to repair damaged heart tissue in pigs.

This research could lead to the development of new treatments for humans suffering from heart disease.

5. Precision Medicine

Precision medicine is an emerging field of medical research that involves tailoring treatments to individual patients based on their unique genetic makeup.

In 2015, researchers announced the successful use of precision medicine to treat a patient with a rare form of heart disease. The treatment involved identifying the specific genetic mutation that was causing the patient’s condition and developing a treatment plan that targeted that mutation.

This breakthrough could lead to more personalized and effective treatments for heart disease in the future.

6. Artificial Hearts

Artificial hearts are a new and exciting technology that could one day replace human hearts in patients suffering from heart failure. In 2015, researchers announced the successful implantation of an artificial heart in a patient in France.

While the technology is still in its early stages, it could potentially offer a new option for patients with end-stage heart failure.

7. Electromagnetic Field Therapy

Electromagnetic field therapy is a new and innovative approach to treating heart disease that involves exposing the heart to a low-frequency electromagnetic field.

In 2015, researchers announced that they had successfully used this therapy to treat patients with heart failure. The therapy improved heart function and reduced the need for hospitalization in these patients. This breakthrough could lead to new and effective treatments for heart failure.

8. Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair

Percutaneous mitral valve repair is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can be used to repair a leaky mitral valve.

The procedure involves inserting a device into the heart through a catheter, which is then used to reshape and strengthen the mitral valve. This procedure is less invasive than traditional open-heart surgery and has been shown to be effective in treating patients with mitral valve disease.

9. Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

ECMO is a new and innovative technology that can be used to support patients with severe heart and lung failure.

The technology involves using a machine to pump and oxygenate the patient’s blood outside of the body, allowing the heart and lungs to rest and heal. In 2015, researchers announced a successful case study of a patient who was placed on ECMO for six days and recovered from heart and lung failure.

10. Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy

Cardiac resynchronization therapy is a new and innovative approach to treating heart failure that involves implanting a device that helps to synchronize the heart’s electrical impulses.

The device, called a biventricular pacemaker, helps to improve heart function and reduce symptoms of heart failure. In 2015, researchers announced that they had successfully used cardiac resynchronization therapy to treat patients with heart failure.

Conclusion

Heart disease is a deadly condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Thankfully, researchers are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to treat this condition.

In 2015, a number of revolutionary heart disease treatments were unveiled that have the potential to transform the way we treat this deadly disease. From PCSK9 inhibitors to precision medicine, these treatments offer new hope for patients suffering from heart disease.