Cardiac Center News

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia developed a standardized VAD-based approach for heart recovery in children, marking a paradigm shift in severe pediatric heart disease care.

This year’s conference brought participants and presenters from around the globe to share insights and knowledge about diagnosing and treating lymphatics conditions.

Daniel P. Kelly, MD, Director of CHOP’s Cardiovascular Institute, received the AHA's 2025 Distinguished Scientist Award for his work in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.

Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discovered that placental malperfusion (PMP), a condition that disrupts blood flow in the placenta, is common in fetuses with congenital heart disease (CHD) and is linked to poor fetal growth, longer hospital stays and potentially increased mortality. The study also highlights that genetic changes in key pathways for placental and cardiac development may underlie PMP in CHD.

CHOP’s Center for Diagnostic Excellence emphasizes clinician-family partnerships throughout the care experience.

For the first time at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), a team successfully performed a total artificial heart surgery on an infant with complex congenital heart disease with support with a combination of ventricular assist devices.

NRG Energy, one of the nation’s leading natural gas, electricity, and smart home companies, recently celebrated surpassing $5 million in contributions to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) from its charitable program, Choose to Give.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is pleased to announce the selection of Andrew Landstrom, MD, PhD, as the inaugural Director of Translational Research at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) and Professor of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was the only pediatric institution in the pivotal clinical trial, and CHOP electrophysiologist is the only pediatric implanter.

The Cardiac Center at CHOP has added Reading, PA to its growing list of satellite locations providing care for pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart diseases.