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MIT Unveils Revolutionary Drug-Delivery Patch for Heart Recovery

11/5/2025

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers developed a flexible drug-delivery patch for heart attack recovery.
The patch is designed for simultaneous use during bypass surgery and releases drugs in a programmed sequence.
Key components include neuregulin-1, VEGF, and GW788388 to promote cell survival, blood vessel growth, and scar tissue inhibition.
The patch dissolves over a year and maintains heart function, with plans for clinical trials and potential stent integration.

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Story summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers developed a flexible drug-delivery patch for heart attack recovery.
The patch is designed for simultaneous use during bypass surgery and releases drugs in a programmed sequence.
Key components include neuregulin-1, VEGF, and GW788388 to promote cell survival, blood vessel growth, and scar tissue inhibition.
The patch dissolves over a year and maintains heart function, with plans for clinical trials and potential stent integration.