Nanomedicine and the Human Heart: Emerging Nanosensors and Nanotherapeutics for Heart Attack Prevention
Nanomedicine and the Human Heart: Emerging Nanosensors and Nanotherapeutics for Heart Attack Prevention Summary: Nanomedicine is transforming cardiovascular care through ultra-sensitive nanosensors, molecular imaging, targeted drug delivery, and AI-assisted therapeutic design. These emerging technologies may help identify and prevent heart attacks long before symptoms appear. Introduction Every year, millions of people suffer heart attacks with little or no warning. In many cases, the first indication of a problem appears only after significant damage has already occurred within the heart muscle. Traditional diagnostic tools such as electrocardiograms (ECGs), cardiac biomarkers, and coronary imaging have revolutionized cardiovascular care. However, they often detect disease only after biological processes leading to a heart attack are already underway. What if clinicians could identify dangerous arterial plaques before they rupture? What if therapies could be delivered directly t...