Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of inducing tissue cell growth and/or organ repair in vivo without eliciting an immune response. The method includes the transplantation of undifferentiated stem cells into a recipient suffering from tissue and/or organ damage. The source of the undifferentiated stem cells for the transplantation may be autologous, allogenic or xenogenic. Preferably, the undifferentiated stems cells are marrow stroma cells.

Abstract: A copulsation and counterpulsation cardiac assist device, wherein the copulsation means includes an extra ventricular cup having and expansible envelope for compressing the heart during systole, and the counterpulsation means comprises a peri-aortic jacket including a fluid expansible balloon for compressing a portion of the aorta during diastole. Belows are provided to be activated by the latissimus dorsi muscles respectively for alternating the supply of fluid pressure to the copulsation device and the counterpulsation device. A heart sensor senses the heart rate, and a pulse train device activates each of the muscles in alternate fashion to contract the respective muscles for producing the required alternating fluid pressure flow.