Stem cells based transplantation for cardiovascular diseases in China

Stem cells based therapy has been a realistic option for cardiovascular diseases. Since 1990s, Chinese researchers and doctors have been starting to seek for optimal stem cells sources, effective methods of stem cells proliferation and differentiation with traditional Chinese medicine and clinical application of stem cells based transplantation for cardiovascular diseases. This review will summarize the investigation of stem cells in the field of cardiovascular diseases in China.