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Status of congenital heart disease surgery in Vietnam

Khang Dang Cao1, Van Thanh Khanh Le2, Thoi Kim Ngo3

  • 1Department of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Ho Chi Minh University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|May 26, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Congenital heart disease care in developing nations faces significant regional disparities. Despite progress in Vietnam, challenges persist in maintaining standards and improving congenital cardiac disease treatment systems.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Global Health

Background:

  • Congenital heart disease (CHD) presents ongoing challenges in developing regions.
  • Significant regional variations exist in CHD care, identification, and treatment.
  • Gaps in technical standards and understanding of congenital heart surgery persist.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the persistent challenges in congenital heart disease management in developing countries.
  • To identify critical areas for improvement in CHD care systems.
  • To assess the sustainability of recent advancements in Vietnam.

Main Methods:

  • Review of healthcare system data related to congenital cardiac disease.
  • Analysis of regional discrepancies in CHD care standards.
  • Evaluation of progress and remaining challenges in Vietnam's CHD treatment.

Main Results:

  • Substantial regional inequalities in CHD care access and quality persist.
  • Technical expertise and standardized practices in congenital heart surgery are lacking.
  • While Vietnam has made strides, sustaining these achievements requires further system enhancement.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing regional disparities is crucial for equitable CHD care.
  • Elevating technical standards and knowledge in congenital heart surgery is essential.
  • Continued investment and system strengthening are necessary to ensure sustained progress in managing congenital cardiac disease.

Keywords:
CHD surgeryCongenital heart diseaseVietnam

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