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STAT+: Heart patch engineered from stem cells revved up weakened hearts
A small study reports that heart patches engineered from induced pluripotent stem cells (BioVAT) improved heart wall thickness and pumping ability in patients with weakened hearts. The patches aim to serve as a bridge to heart transplant or LVAD implantation, with a larger trial needed to assess durability and candidacy.
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