In the infarcted heart, the damage‐associated molecular pattern proteins released by
necrotic cells trigger both myocardial and systemic inflammatory responses. Induction of …

In the infarcted myocardium, necrotic cardiomyocytes release danger signals, activating an
intense inflammatory response. Inflammatory pathways play a crucial role in regulation of a …

Post-operative adhesions form as a result of normal wound healing processes following any
type of surgery. In cardiac surgery, pericardial adhesions are particularly problematic during …

Collateral arteries are an uncommon vessel subtype that can provide alternate blood flow to
preserve tissue following vascular occlusion. Some patients with heart disease develop …

Transplantation of exogenous cardiomyocytes (CMs) is a hopeful method to treat myocardial
infarction (MI). However, its clinical application still remains challenging due to low retention …

Engineering of three-dimensional (3D) tissues is a promising approach for restoring
diseased or dysfunctional myocardium with a functional replacement. However, a major …

In the infarcted myocardium, cardiomyocyte necrosis triggers an intense inflammatory
reaction that not only is critical for cardiac repair, but also contributes to adverse remodeling …

Coronary artery disease is one of the most common causes of death and disability, afflicting
more than 15 million Americans. Although pharmacological advances and revascularization …

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3D and 4D bioprinting of the heart are exciting notions in the modern era. However,
myocardial bioprinting has proven to be challenging. This review outlines the methods …