‘Groundbreaking’: scientists develop patch that can repair damaged hearts
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Scientists have developed implantable heart patches made from reprogrammed stem cells to help treat advanced heart failure. These patches, composed of beating heart muscle, can stabilize and strengthen damaged hearts. Tested successfully in monkeys and a human patient, the patches showed improved heart function and no adverse effects. This breakthrough could offer a new treatment option for millions of people with heart failure, potentially reducing the need for heart transplants or artificial pumps.
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