Heart-healthy & Tasty Ideas for All Meals
Published on in Health Tip of the Week
Eating the right foods can support cardiac health and help reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Check out these heart-healthy recipes.
Preventive Cardiovascular Program News and Updates
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New Blood Pressure Guidelines for Children: What They Mean for You
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High blood pressure affects 2.5 million children — and probably many more. New AAP guidelines focus on early diagnosis and treatment that can lead to better long-term outcomes.
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.
Case Study: Universal Screening and Obesity-related Dyslipidemia
Published on in Children's Doctor
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.
Case Study: Beyond High BP — Thorough Evaluation
Published on in Children's Doctor, International Update
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.
CHOP Cardiologist Julie Brothers, MD, FAAP, Featured on NBCNews.com
Published on in CHOP News
Julie Brothers, MD, FAAP, director of the Lipid Heart Clinic at CHOP, comments on unhealthy cholesterol levels in kids on NBC.com.
Down Syndrome and the Lipid Heart Clinic at CHOP
Published on in Trisomy 21 Update
Researchers at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are studying lipids levels — such as cholesterol and triglycerides — on individuals with Down syndrome (trisomy 21). The Lipid Heart Clinic helps monitor patients who may be predisposed to early heart attack and stroke.
21 Genes Tied to Cholesterol Levels
Published on in CHOP News
A large international study using a gene chip invented by CHOP scientist Brendan J. Keating, PhD, finds 21 genes are tied to cholesterol levels.