Overview of catheter-based and surgical cardiovascular procedures used in translational cardiac research.
Techniques, venipuncture sites, and safe sampling volumes for blood collection in swine research models.
Methods used to induce cardiomyopathy and ischemic heart failure in pigs for translational cardiovascular studies.
Explanation of why pigs are valuable models for oral anatomy, periodontal disease, and implant research.
Surgical methods and anatomical considerations for implanting experimental devices in pigs.
Body condition scoring system using tactile landmarks and visual assessment for monitoring nanopig health.
Surgical techniques and anatomical considerations for implanting vascular access ports and arterial catheters for ...
Overview of porcine anatomy and key similarities to human physiology supporting translational research.
Discussion of porcine skin structure and its use as a model for studying wound healing and dermatologic therapies.
Developmental milestones and physiologic changes in swine relevant to neonatal and juvenile biomedical research.