RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Vinall, Maria T1 Emerging Technologies to Treat Heart Disease JF MD Conference Express YR 2009 FD SAGE Publications VO 9 IS 2 SP 21 OP 22 DO 10.1177/155989770902011 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/2/21.abstract AB Emerging technologies that address concerns that are not resolved by medication are discussed in this article, including partial circulatory support for medically refractory heart failure patients as well as a low-viscosity polymer that can be used to treat damaged tissue after acute myocardial infarction.