CNN Journalist Charlie Hoff’s Personal Experience with Heart Attacks
January 20, 2007 by Lei
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
When heart muscle is damaged, there is little that can be done to repair it. Some patients, such as Bobby Gregson, involved in clinical trials testing the use of their own stem cells as treatment have experienced partial recovery good enough to allow them to lead more active lives. Retired CNN journalist Charlie Hoff was involved in one such trial and shares his experience at the Paging Dr. Gupta Blog.
A year ago, climbing stairs or walking up even the slightest incline left me breathless. When I learned about a new experimental treatment that might restore part of my damaged heart muscle I knew it was my best shot at getting well, or at least getting stronger.
You can also watch a video of him talking about his three heart attacks.
Tags: heart, heart disease, diseases, illness, health, charlie hoff, cnn, cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, stem cell treatment, adult stem cells
