Gene Therapy Heals Broken Hearts: No Surgery Needed! By Ivanhoe Broadcast News on May 13, 2026

RALEIGH, NC. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for about one in every five deaths each year. And worldwide, cardiovascular disease claims nearly 18 million lives annually, more than any other condition. Now researchers are working on a new way to help hearts heal after a heart attack, not with surgery or stents, but with gene therapy designed to strengthen the heart from within. https://www.ivanhoe.com/?p=37045&preview=1&_ppp=f656e2b67e