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Biodegradable polyester urethane urea (PEUU)cardiac patch

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*Abstract: The inventors have developed a novel elastomeric, biodegradable, polyester urethane urea (PEUU) patch. This patch was implanted on the heart in sub-acute infarction stage (2 weeks after infarction) and it was subsequently confirmed that this PEUU implantation could interrupt the adverse remodeling and improve cardiac function.Applications1. Post-infarct patch2. Possibility for pediatric reconstruction procedureAdvantages of this material are:1. Elastic (relevant scale)2. Biodegradable3. Porous4. Good suturability5. Amenable to placement, using minimally invasive procedureNon Provisional Patent Application Filed

*Principal Investigator: Name: Kazuro Fujimoto, Research Instructor
Department: Med-Cardiothoracic Surgery

Name: Jianjun Guan
Department: Med-Surgery

Name: Bradley Keller, Chief of Pediatric Cardiology
Department: Department of Pediatrics

Name: Kimimasa Tobita
Department: Med-Developmental Biology

Name: William Wagner, Assistant Professor of Surgery
Department: Med-Surgery

Country/Region: USA

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