# Heart-Repairing Patches New Heart Patch Technology Helps Repair Damage from Attacks By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-patch References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/bionic-cyborg-heart-electronic-patch/42323/) & [aftau.org](http://www.aftau.org/home) Something of a cyborg heart patch has been developed by researchers to help blend human cells and electronics to create an implantable way to save a life. The damage causes by [heart attacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faceheart-cardiomirror) or disease can render a person in need of a heart transplant. The waiting list for a donor heart, however, is often so long that a person could pass before having access to a suitable transplant. This new [heart patch technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medicosbiotech) allows doctors to potentially forego transplant surgery and repair the heart of the patient in a quicker, less invasive way. The patch was created by professor Tal Dvir and Ron Reiner at the Tel Aviv University. The breakthrough technology can also be [monitored remotely](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardiac-event-monitor) to ensure proper functionality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Implantable Electronics:** The development of implantable electronics and blended human cells offers opportunities for new therapies and medical treatments. - **Remote Monitoring:** The ability to remotely monitor the functioning of medical patches has disruptive potential for the healthcare industry. - **Non-invasive Treatment:** Non-invasive treatments like heart patches have the potential to revolutionize the organ transplant industry by reducing wait times and improving success rates. ### Where This Applies - **Medical Devices:** The medical device industry is in a good position to explore the development of implantable electronics that can help treat various medical conditions. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from the development of non-invasive treatments that can help save lives while avoiding the need for more invasive and costly surgeries. - **Biotechnology:** Biotechnology companies can explore the potential of blended human cells and electronics to create new therapies and medical treatments that were not possible before. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Heart-Tracking Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasound-patch.md) - [Synthetic Fiber Heart Valves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyss-institute.md) - [Plant Disease-Monitoring Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-patch.md) - [Scar Tissue-Evading Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant.md) - [AI-Enabled Smart Bandages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smart-bandages.md) - [Rapid Cardiac Protein Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrist-sensor.md) - [Advanced Cardiac Treatment Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardiac-treatment-technology.md) - [AI-Enabled Brain Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northwell-health.md) - [ECG-Monitoring T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viscero-vest.md)