I was really surprised when I read this book at how many meaningful adult stem cell programs the author found. He does a nice job describing the processes and the basic theories behind the techniques he describes. I work in this field and found this book to be helpful to me as well.

In spite of our President's view on stem cell research, it appears that research is continuing. Much of it, according to Mr. Christian is not using embryonic cells but the cells from our own body. It also appears that the results have been startling. As best I can tell, none of these procedures has made it to the point yet where they are approved treatments for the general public. Instead this is a book that describes the ongoing research being conducted at a number of heart institutes.

The author specifically states, 'nothing you will be presented in this book is offered to replace or supercede your doctor's advice or treatment plan for you.'

The best overall advice I can give is to not plan to have your heart troubles for another ten or twenty years when (hopefully) some of these treatments are of proven value and approved as safe. But it certainly looks like the times they are a chang'n.