This invention is directed to the preparation and use of stromal cells for treatment of cardiac tissue. The method for preparing stromal cells comprising: a) enriching stromal progenitor cells from a bone marrow sample; b) culturing said stromal progenitor cells in a culture vessel to expand stromal cells, wherein the stromal cells adhere to the culture vessel; c) detaching the adhered stromal cells of step (b) and incubating them ill an enhanced surface roller bottle; and d) harvesting the stromal cells from said roller bottle.