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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Aine Fo

Scientist hopes London Marathon efforts bring heart failure cure a step closer

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A scientist behind a plaster-like heart patch that he believes could save countless lives said donations for his team’s ground-breaking research will help inspire him over the finish line of the London Marathon next month.

The revolutionary patch is aimed at helping people with heart failure – who face only a 50/50 chance of survival after five years – to live longer, better-quality lives.

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