Screening and Treatment of Hyperlipidemia in Children
Oct 18, 2019
Julie Brothers, M.D., F.A.A.P. spoke to MedPage Today about the clinical challenges of pediatric hyperlipidemia.
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Maternal Hyperoxygenation Testing During Fetal Echocardiography
Oct 22, 2019
The Fetal Heart Program at CHOP is one of the first programs in the world to begin incorporating provocative testing with maternal hyperoxygenation in our fetal echocardiography imaging suite.
Multidisciplinary Care for Fetal Pulmonary Arterio-venous Fistula
Oct 22, 2019
This case highlights the complex, multidisciplinary care required for prenatal management, delivery and immediate cardiac intervention for pulmonary arterio-venous fistula (PAVF).
2019 Carousel Ball Raises Record-Breaking $3.5 Million for Cardiac Center at CHOP
Oct 14, 2019
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's 2019 Carousel Ball, presented by Wawa, raised a record-breaking $3.5 million to benefit the Cardiac Center at CHOP.
Tiny Tools, Big Results
Oct 9, 2019
The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is changing the way heart disease is diagnosed and treated in children.
CHOP Celebrates Second Annual Cardiac Family Fun Day
Oct 1, 2019
On September 21, 2019, more than 250 patients and families from the Cardiac Center at CHOP came together to celebrate the second annual Cardiac Family Fun Day!
Black Children in Poorest Neighborhoods Less Likely to Receive CPR from Bystanders
Jul 10, 2019
Disparities in bystander CPR rates are likely due to a lack of CPR training and recognition of cardiac arrests, according to the study author.
Philadelphia Inquirer and STAT News Highlight Novel Precision Medicine Treatment
Jul 9, 2019
A novel treatment saves the life of a 10-year-old who was transferred to CHOP after sudden onset of shortness of breath and severe swelling in his lower body.
CHOP Travels to D.C. for 2019 Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day
Jul 2, 2019
Members of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) traveled to Washington D.C. for 2019 Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day.
Evaluation and Management of Fontan Circulation
Jul 2, 2019
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association summarizes the current state of knowledge on Fontan circulation and how best to care for these unique patients.