VITALS Newsletter

The Physiologic Battlefield of Cardiovascular Preclinical Surgery
Niki DeValk Niki DeValk

The Physiologic Battlefield of Cardiovascular Preclinical Surgery

❤️ February VITALS Newsletter Is Live — Honoring American Heart Month

This month, we’re spotlighting the physiologic demands of cardiovascular preclinical research — from complex open-heart and bypass models to interventional studies that challenge anesthesia and hemodynamic control in real time.

The February VITALS newsletter focuses on:

• Building intentional physiologic plans for cardiovascular anesthesia

• Preparing anesthetists and circulators as active physiologic controllers

• Predicting and managing complications before instability escalates

• Protecting animal welfare while preserving data integrity

Cardiovascular procedures don’t allow room for improvisation — predictable outcomes come from preparation, training, and coordinated teams.

Here’s to safer, more stable, and more impactful cardiovascular research this American Heart Month.

Stay Sharp. Stay Supported. Stay Vital.

Niki DeValk, AAS, CVT, SRS

NiKara Preclinical

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