Successfully developing a cardiovascular research program in a community hospital.
Hoag Memorial Hospital, located in Newport Beach, Calif, is a not-for-profit community medical center. Within 2 years, our cardiovascular (CV) research program had enrolled more than 150 patients in 13 industry-sponsored clinical trials. This article highlights the best practices that have allowed us to create a foundation for success.
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Carol
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Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA. cmoore@hoaghospital.org
Goldberg
Susan
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