Medtronic Vietnam deepens collaboration with Hue Central Hospital in skill-building and training

Medtronic Vietnam and HCPs' representatives at the signing ceremony. Photo courtesy of Medtronic Vietnam

Under the previous MoUs, the partnership has delivered significant progress. In the cardiovascular field, Medtronic and Hue Central Hospital co-organized workshops and training on advanced cardiovascular techniques, such as aortic procedures, coronary interventions, and cardiac rhythm management, including left bundle branch pacing. These initiatives reinforced best practices through structured knowledge exchange.

In addition, comprehensive Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs extended to neurovascular training and surgical innovation, covering techniques such as thoracic (lung) surgery and pediatric spinal deformity. These programs involved both local and international experts to deliver optimal clinical outcomes for patients.

This third MoU will further deepen and expand efforts across cardiovascular, neurovascular care, and upper gastroenterology, as well as minimally invasive spine surgery. Key highlights include addressing common conditions affecting Vietnamese patients, such as uncontrolled hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, through advanced solutions like renal denervation, drug-coated balloon therapies, and TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation). The partnership also aims to develop Hue Central Hospital into the leading center for cerebrovascular intervention in Vietnam.

Together, this collaboration equips HCPs with the knowledge and skills to master advanced technologies, aiming to elevate healthcare across the country by improving treatment outcomes and expanding access for patients.

According to Mongkol Sankum, Senior Country Director of Medtronic Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos, the pairing of Medtronic's global expertise with the hospital's local leadership reaffirms their long-term commitment to Vietnam—advancing clinician training and education so that advanced therapies can translate into better care for more patients.

Mongkol Sankum, Senior Country Director of Medtronic Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. Photo by Minh Minh

Professor Pham Nhu Hiep, MD, Ph.D., Director of Hue Central Hospital, emphasized the importance of this collaboration. He stated that, as a leading specialized medical center in central Vietnam and across the country, Hue Central Hospital views this partnership as a key step in expanding access to care and strengthening its role as both a provider of specialized services and a nationwide training hub for other medical institutions.

In recent years, the rapid advancement of interventional medicine has introduced innovative solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases—the leading cause of death in both Vietnam and globally. In Vietnam, many state-of-the-art techniques have been successfully implemented, offering patients safer, more effective, and less invasive treatment options, such as renal denervation (RDN), drug-coated balloon (DCB) angioplasty, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).

The development of advanced techniques like RDN, DCB, and TAVI highlights Vietnam's growing alignment with global medical standards, providing tangible benefits to patients nationwide. These innovations not only enhance treatment outcomes and quality of life but also represent a significant step forward in Vietnam's journey toward personalized, safe, and sustainable cardiovascular care.

This partnership lays the foundation for structured programs in training, clinical research, and the implementation of novel medical technologies. Photo by Minh Minh

Through the collaboration between Medtronic's global expertise and the clinical excellence of Hue Central Hospital, the capabilities of Vietnam's HCPs continue to be strengthened. This partnership lays the foundation for structured programs in training, clinical research, and the implementation of novel medical technologies—all aimed at improving treatment quality, reducing patient costs, and advancing Vietnam's healthcare system toward a modern, integrated, and patient-centered future.