Programmable heart patch cuts cardiac damage by 50% after myocardial infarction
MIT engineers have developed a flexible drug-delivery patch that can be placed on the heart after a heart attack, delivering therapeutics on a programmed schedule to promote healing and regeneration. In rat studies, the patch reduced damaged tissue by 50% and significantly improved cardiac function, offering a potential breakthrough for post-myocardial infarction treatment.








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