Patching methods of cardiac patches for treatment of myocardial infarction

Considering the high mortality rate of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), especially myocardial infarction (MI), and the deficiency of current treatments for proper recovery after the occurrence of MI, scientists started to develop cardiac patches that after implantation on the surface of the failing heart can improve cardiac function. However, one of the major obstacles is how to implant the cardiac patch firmly on the surface of a beating heart without causing further damage. To achieve this purpose many methods have been suggested. Among these methods using sutures and glues, producing a cardiac patch with photocurable adhesives, and applying microneedle patches are noteworthy.

کلیدواژه ها:

myocardial infarction ، cardiac patches ، transplantation ، heart attack