Kanagawa Children's Medical Center

Identifying a Favorable Morphological Profile for Transcatheter Atrial Septal Defect Closure in Patients With Deficient Posteroinferior Rims

BACKGROUND: Transcatheter closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASDs) with a deficient posteroinferior (PI) rim is challenging owing to an increased risk of technical failure. AIMS: This study aimed to explore morphological characteristics associated with a low-risk profile...

Implementing collaborative learning platforms for healthcare quality improvement in Lao PDR: a case study of national forums

Abstract Background Healthcare quality and safety initiatives in low- and middle-income countries often face fragmentation due to varying stakeholders’ readiness levels. Collective learning facilitates knowledge exchange and institutional capacity building, which are crucial for...