COVID and Cardiosphere-Derived Cells (IMAGE) Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Caption Cardiosphere-derived cells (CDCs), pictured above, were intravenously given to COVID-19 patients in an experimental treatment designed to reduce inflammation. Credit Cedars-Sinai Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.