INJECTABLE HYDROGELS FOR LOCAL DELIVERY TO THE HEART

摘要

The invention concerns methods of delivering a hydrogel to the heart, comprising: introducing a hydrogel composition into a subject, said hydrogel comprising components mixed prior to introduction; the introducing being performed such that the hydrogel composition resides between the epicardium and the pericardium of the subject. In some embodiments, the injection is performed using a syringe or catheter.