A Patch Studded With Tiny Needles May Help Heart Attack Survivors Recover

A newly invented micro-needle bandage could patch up damaged tissue on the heart of a heart attack survivor, mending the damaged heart. The thin bandage has a base studded with tiny needles that latches onto the surface of the heart before delivering a bunch of molecules that heal damaged tissue that could have resulted from a heart attack. The flat surface of the bandage is covered in a gel that holds cardiac stromal cells containing molecules that help the growth of heart muscle cells. These molecules transfer directly from the cells to the damaged tissue. Before using these patches on humans, researchers must observe if there are any long term effects on the animals the product was tested on. Also, a more innovative way to insert the bandage onto the heart must be discovered to replace the sole option of open-heart surgery. The invention of this bandage-like product will lead the way to major advances in the medical field. If we can begin to find ways to prevent serious conditions such as heart failure, who knows which illnesses or conditions we can prevent in the future. This could save thousands of lives and inspire future inventions within the medical field.

Recovering Patch