High Cholesterol Can Be a Danger for Kids, Too
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Risks for high cholesterol can start in childhood, so children between the ages of 9 and 11 should be screened for high cholesterol.
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Risks for high cholesterol can start in childhood, so children between the ages of 9 and 11 should be screened for high cholesterol.
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The multidisciplinary team from CHOP partnered with colleagues abroad to share knowledge and clinical expertise.
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CHOP’s Cardiac Center has launched an initiative to follow long-term outcomes of former heart surgery patients.
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CHOP employees volunteer at various summer camps, including a residential outdoor camp for children with cardiac conditions, led by CHOP cardiologist Brian Hanna, MD, PhD.
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Two cardiologists from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia discuss the evolving guidelines from AHA/ACC over the past 30 years for children with anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAORCA) who want to participate in competitive sports.
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This case study is of a 12-year-old male who presented to the Lipid Heart Clinic for evaluation of mixed dyslipidemia. It describes when a referral to the clinic is recommended and how clinicians are improving outcomes.
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Early recognition and treatment of hypertension in childhood has the potential to reduce adverse cardiovascular events later in life. In this case study, the author offers guidance on when a referral to CHOP’s Hypertension and Vascular Evaluation (HAVE) Program may be warranted.
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ARVC is an inherited cardiomyopathy characterized by frequent ventricular arrhythmias, progressive predominant RV dysfunction, and sudden cardiac death (SCD).
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Learn more about the team at CHOP that's developing new ways to image the lymphatic system and treat lymphatic flow disorders — and saving lives in the process.
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Julie Brothers, MD, FAAP, director of the Lipid Heart Clinic at CHOP, comments on unhealthy cholesterol levels in kids on NBC.com.