Use of near-infrared spectroscopy to guide care in the cardiac ICU: actionable insight or just another costly monitor without impact? The affirmative position: unlocking the black box of tissue perfusion.

Why this matters for our communities

Research in cardiovascular helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.