A cardiomyopathy is a disease where the heart muscle becomes enlarged or weakened, preventing it from working well. Two kinds of cardiomyopathy – dilated and hypertrophic – can be passed down in families. If you or your child has been diagnosed with a cardiomyopathy, your family should also be evaluated by a cardiologist.

Our Familial Cardiomyopathy Program combines the expertise and resources of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine. Together, we provide screening, evaluation, treatment and genetic assessment for patients with cardiomyopathies. Genetic counseling is also available for your whole family.

CHOP is a Children’s Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) Accredited Center of Care. This program recognizes medical centers in the United States and Canada that provide high-quality cardiac care and specialized disease management to children with cardiomyopathy.