Terumo Vietnam, VNHA partner on cardiovascular training

The partnership will cover medical education, scientific exchange and training in coronary intervention, vascular closure, complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and complication management. It will also include extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), critical care, and training for catheterization laboratory nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Terumo Vietnam will support scientific and educational activities organized by VNHA, providing opportunities for healthcare professionals to update their clinical knowledge, gain practical experience and exchange expertise.

Terumo Vietnam and VNHA’s representatives at the signing ceremony on Oct. 7. Photo courtesy of the company

Yasuhiro Ikoma, Chief Commercial Officer of Terumo Interventional Systems, said continuous education and knowledge exchange are important to improving patient outcomes.

"At Terumo, we believe that empowering healthcare professionals through continuous education and knowledge exchange is essential to improving patient outcomes," he said. "Our collaboration with VNHA reflects Terumo's long-term commitment to supporting healthcare professionals, advancing cardiovascular practice, and contributing to better patient care in Vietnam."

Yasuhiro Ikoma, Chief Commercial Officer of Terumo Interventional Systems, speaking at the event. Photo courtesy of Terumo Vietnam

Professor Pham Manh Hung, president of VNHA, said continued professional development is important as cardiovascular practices evolve.

"Continuous professional development is essential to advancing cardiovascular practice and improving patient outcomes. We highly appreciate Terumo's commitment to supporting educational initiatives that expand learning opportunities and strengthen clinical expertise for healthcare professionals across Vietnam," Dr. Hung said.

Professor Pham Manh Hung, president of VNHA, sharing speech at the event. Photo courtesy of Terumo Vietnam

Nguyen Do Bao Chau, General Director of Terumo Vietnam Medical Equipment, said the partnership would focus on practical training to address changing clinical needs.

"By working closely with VNHA, we aim to deliver practical educational initiatives that support healthcare professionals in addressing evolving clinical needs and advancing cardiovascular care across the country," she said.

Founded in 1992, VNHA is a nonprofit professional organization in cardiovascular medicine, with activities spanning continuing medical education, research, professional development and international cooperation.

Tokyo-headquartered Terumo operates in more than 160 countries and regions, providing medical technologies for areas including vascular intervention, cardiovascular surgery, blood transfusion and cell therapy.