A Graphene 'tattoo' Could Help Hearts Keep Their Beat
May 06, 2023
May 06, 2023
MATERIALS PARK, Ohio, May 6 (TNSres) -- ASM International posted the following news:
In rats, a graphene "tattoo" stuck to the heart could treat an abnormally sluggish beat. Like a futuristic pacemaker, the device delivered electrical signals that kept the heart pumping properly.
The electronic device is currently a proof of concept, but a version for use in human hearts could be ready for testing within five years, estimates Igor Efimov, a cardiovascular engi . . .
In rats, a graphene "tattoo" stuck to the heart could treat an abnormally sluggish beat. Like a futuristic pacemaker, the device delivered electrical signals that kept the heart pumping properly.
The electronic device is currently a proof of concept, but a version for use in human hearts could be ready for testing within five years, estimates Igor Efimov, a cardiovascular engi . . .