Cardiac tissue engineering

Cardiac tissue engineering involves creating replacement heart tissue or components to repair or enhance heart function damaged by disease or injury. Researchers combine materials, such as biodegradable scaffolds, with heart cells to grow artificial tissues in the lab. These engineered tissues can mimic the heart's natural structure and function, offering potential treatments for heart conditions, cardiac repair, or even heart transplants. The goal is to develop solutions that help restore normal heart activity, reduce complications, and improve patients' quality of life. This interdisciplinary field merges biology, materials science, and medicine for innovative healthcare advancements.