Amavita Heart and Vascular Health has opened its cardiovascular ambulatory surgery centre (ASC) in Miami, Florida, US, marking a milestone for outpatient heart and vascular care in the region.

The facility, located at Suite 303, is the first in the Kendall neighbourhood, offering same day procedures that were previously only available in hospital settings.

Designed with a focus on patient-centred care and equipped with technology, the new 15,000ft² ASC is led by interventional cardiologist Dr Pedro Martinez-Clark.

It includes two hybrid operating suites featuring robotic-assisted surgical systems and imaging capabilities, such as 3D echocardiography and intravascular imaging.

These facilities offer treatments for conditions such as atrial fibrillation and peripheral artery disease.

Dr Martinez-Clark said: "By bringing hospital-grade technology into an outpatient environment, we reduce recovery times by up to 70% while cutting costs for patients and insurers and improving patient experience and satisfaction."

Med Square Health, a Class A medical office development, is home to the newly opened ASC.

The campus provides a secure environment with 24/7 surveillance, biometric access controls, and personalised operating room layouts to facilitate multi-specialty collaboration.

It also has amenities, including valet services, multilingual staff, and AI-powered wayfinding systems.

The collaboration between Amavita and Cardiovascular Centers of America has been instrumental in the development of the ASC.

The ASC is a response to the pressing healthcare needs in South Florida, where nearly 28% of annual deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases.

It offers cost-effective procedures that are 40%-60% less expensive than those in hospitals, without compromising on quality.

The centre also uses AI-driven recovery protocols with wearable sensors for real-time post-operative monitoring, which helps to reduce the risk of readmissions.

Its opening is expected to create 50 new healthcare jobs and aims to serve over 5,000 patients annually by 2026.

In line with Dr Martinez-Clark's Miami Initiative to Stop Amputation, the centre will also provide monthly vascular screening camps for underserved communities.

Plans for expanding the facility include establishing a telehealth hub and a training lab for future interventionalists.