Preventive Cardiovascular Program
Some children and adolescents are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease such as heart attack and stroke in adulthood. The Preventive Cardiovascular Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) helps to identify and treat risk factors, such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, as well as to encourage healthy eating habits and exercise. We work closely with your child's primary healthcare team to personalize care and ensure the best outcomes possible.
Hypertension and Williams Syndrome: Harold’s Story
Harold has been successfully treated for high blood pressure since he was 13. Today, he’s a social young man who loves bowling and running.
Why Choose Us?
Patient outcomes at the Cardiac Center are among the best in the world, placing us in the top tier of pediatric cardiac programs.
Conditions We Treat
Our Programs and Services
Our Team
Our Preventive Cardiovascular Program includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, registered dietitians and exercise physiologists from the Divisions of Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Gastroenterology and Nutrition. We work closely with your child’s primary physician to coordinate care.