RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 Blood to save Brain
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2008
FD SAGE Publications
VO 8
IS 1
SP 27
OP 27
DO 10.1177/155989770800800119
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/8/1/27.1.abstract
AB This article discusses the exploration of the therapeutic potential of stimulating angiogenesis via circulating endothelial precursors and endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs). It is possible that EPCs may prevent vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage, stimulate formation of collateral vessels, and inhibit thrombosis and restenosis.