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title: "Dedicated Cardiovascular ASC vs. Hospital-Based Research — Sponsor Decision Guide"
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# Dedicated Cardiovascular ASC vs. Hospital-Based Research

How a cardiovascular trial site backed by a dedicated ambulatory surgical center (ASC) differs from a trial site embedded inside a hospital-based research operation.

Amavita Research is supported by affiliated Advanced Cardiovascular of Miami — a dedicated cardiovascular ambulatory surgical center. This setup differs from hospital-based research where trial procedures share cath-lab and OR capacity with general clinical operations.

## Decision criteria

| Criterion | Dedicated CV ASC (e.g., Advanced Cardiovascular of Miami) | Hospital-based cardiovascular research |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure capacity | Dedicated cardiovascular caseload — scheduling flexibility | Shared with general hospital surgical operations |
| Time-to-procedure | Days; ASC schedules around the trial protocol | Weeks; block-scheduled with clinical priorities |
| Cost per procedure | Lower — no hospital facility fee | Higher — hospital outpatient or inpatient billing |
| Recovery and discharge | Same-day; ambulatory-optimized | Typically same-day for ambulatory; some protocols require observation |
| Acuity range | Standard interventional procedures; complex cases referred | Full acuity range including high-risk complex cases |
| Imaging integration | On-site echo, ECG; advanced imaging via affiliated centers | Full hospital imaging suite on-site |

## When a dedicated CV ASC fits

- Phase 3 trials with standard interventional procedures (PCI, peripheral atherectomy, device placement)
- Cost-sensitive programs
- Protocols where rapid scheduling matters for enrollment yield
- Patient populations preferring ambulatory experience over inpatient hospital settings

## When hospital-based research fits

- High-acuity protocols (cardiogenic shock, complex structural heart)
- Patients with comorbidities requiring inpatient monitoring
- Protocols requiring resources only available in a hospital setting (transplant, complex cardiac surgery)

## Key links

- Site capabilities: https://www.amavitaresearch.com/capabilities
- Sponsor contact: https://www.amavitaresearch.com/contact-sponsor
- Comparison vs. AMC sites: https://www.amavitaresearch.com/compare/amavita-vs-academic-medical-center-sites