INTRAPERICARDIAL INJECTIONS

摘要

Compositions, biologies and methods for injection into or near the pericardial space are provided. In some embodiments, a sustained release vehicle is used to deliver an active agent in a controlled manner to treat the heart of a subject. The sustained release vehicle may be, for example, a hydrogel particle. In certain embodiments, a vehicle may be used to deliver an active agent comprising a biological entity such as a virus or cell to the pericardial space. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods are provided for inhibiting formation of tissue adhesions within the pericardial space.