Breakthrough Heart Treatment Could Reduce Need For Transplants | 10 News+

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Australian researchers have developed a 3D-printed “heart patch” that could one day transform treatment for heart failure. The experimental technology uses a patient’s own stem cells combined with silk-based material to create a personalised patch designed to repair damaged heart tissue. While still in early development, scientists say it could eventually reduce the need for invasive heart transplants. Join the conversation and follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10NewsPlus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@10newsplus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/10newsplus/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/tennewsplus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tWZ6sIJTQ2WHgYdjgaAA7?si=cb30d7fd3d3541fa 10 News+ airs at 6pm on Monday to Friday and at 6:30pm on Sunday on Network 10. Missed the bulletin? Catch up at https://10.com.au/news/ or https://youtube.com/live/QZBHWerFU-4?feature=share 10 News+ is based in Australia and is a division of Paramount.