Autologous Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cells for Acute Myocardial Infarction

Inclusion Criteria: * CABG candidate * At least 4 akinetic segments * First anterior heart attack within in 10 days to 3 month. * St elevation MI defined by: Post Acute MI LVEF less than 45% as assessed by echocardiography. * The target lesion had to be located in the left anterior descending (LAD) section. Exclusion Criteria: * History of prior anterior myocardial infarction: * History of prior CABG * Poor echocardiography window. * Active infection or history of recurrent infection or positive test for syphilis (RPR), hepatitis B and C (HBSAg/ Anti HBc Anti - Hcv) HIV and HTLV-l * Documental terminal illness or malignancy. * Previous bone marrow transplant * Autoimmune disease (e. g Lupus, Multiple sclerosis) * Any contraindication for bone - marrow aspiration. * Positive pregnancy test (in women with child bearing potential)