Skin-to-Skin Care Benefits Mothers and Infants in the Pediatric Cardiac ICU
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CHOP researchers have found that skin-to-skin care can support mothers and their critically ill infants who have critical congenital heart disease.
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Home for the Holidays after Heart Surgery
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In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, one Virginia family chose CHOP for their daughter’s heart repair.
CHOP Researchers Identify Knowledge Gaps in Evaluating Cath Lab Quality
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CHOP researchers have identified knowledge gaps in the metrics currently used to measure quality in pediatric/congenital cardiac catheterization laboratories.
Cardiac Center Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Present Findings at the Virtual 2020 AHA Scientific Sessions
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Cardiac Center researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) present their findings at the Virtual 2020 AHA Scientific Sessions.
Today.com Highlights Experimental Treatment That Seems to Reverse Genetic Disorder in Teen
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For children with lymphatic issues associated with Noonan syndrome, there are few treatments. But doctors at CHOP discovered that a cancer drug might reverse it.
Cardiac Center at CHOP Launches New Educational Lecture Series for Healthcare Professionals
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A new, free video-based educational series for clinical and research professionals in pediatric cardiology, hosted by Dr. Jack Rychik, will feature dynamic discussions and presentations about pediatric and congenital heart care.
CHOP Researchers Reverse Severe Lymphatic Disorder in Patient with Noonan Syndrome by Targeting Genetic Pathway
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Researchers at CHOP have resolved a severe lymphatic disorder in a girl with Noonan Syndrome that had led to upper gastrointestinal bleeding, fluid collection around the lungs, and numerous surgeries that had been unable to resolve her symptoms.
Get to Know Dr. Allada and His New Position in the Cardiac Center
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Vivek Allada, MD, discusses goals, challenges and the motto that guides his decisions.
CHOP Cardiac Researchers Present Results of CCHB Study at Virtual AHA Meeting
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CHOP cardiac researchers presented data from a 40-year follow-up cohort study of subjects with congenital complete heart block, a rare condition.
Meet Stacey Drant, MD — One of the Cardiac Center’s Newest Team Members
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Attending cardiologist Dr. Drant talks about a new connective tissue disorders program she’s developing and the role of lifestyle in cardiac health.