Where this storyline stands
Many people who survive a heart attack will later develop heart failure due to the scarring that occurs as the heart heals. Researchers at Uppsala University are now presenting a new type of biological treatment that is administered directly into the damaged blood vessel and stimulates healing. In the study, they also demonstrate how a new PET (Positron Emission Tomography) method can be used to identify patients wit
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Exosome treatment may curb heart scarring after heart attacks
What happened
Many people who survive a heart attack will later develop heart failure due to the scarring that occurs as the heart heals. Researchers at Uppsala University are now presenting a new type of biological treatment that is administered directly into the damaged b Exosome treatment may curb heart scarring after heart attacks
Why it matters
The development may affect how technology is built, regulated or used. The practical impact depends on technical details, availability and independent evaluation.