Renovascular Hypertension Clinic
The Pediatric Renovascular Hypertension Clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) gives children of all ages coordinated medical and surgical care for renovascular hypertension.
Pediatric renovascular hypertension (pRVH) is high blood pressure caused by narrowed blood vessels that bring blood to the kidneys. If pRVH is not treated, it can lead to poor growth and damage to important organs. Narrow blood vessels can also harm kidney development and kidney function. High blood pressure of any kind can cause long-term heart problems.
While our clinic focuses on treating complex hypertension with both medical and surgical care, we also work closely with the Cardiac Center’s Preventative Cardiovascular Program. Together, we offer heart health evaluations as part of a complete care plan for each child.
How we serve you
The Pediatric Renovascular Hypertension program is a multidisciplinary outpatient program that provides comprehensive medical and surgical assessment, diagnostics and management recommendations based on your child’s individual needs. We work closely with your primary healthcare team to develop personalized treatment and monitoring plans.
Conditions we treat
Our team evaluates and treats children with renovascular hypertension from all causes including:
Why choose us
Pediatric Renovascular Hypertension accounts for only 5% to 10% of pediatric hypertension cases. At CHOP, we offer comprehensive medical and surgical options across both endovascular and surgical techniques (bypass and auto transplantation). Our team of experts specialize in percutaneous balloon angioplasty and cutting balloon angioplasty for resistant disease.
Meet our team
Our multidisciplinary team includes pediatric physicians and advanced practice providers from nephrology, vascular surgery and interventional radiology. We offer consultation services from pediatric neurology and neurosurgery as well.
Visiting the Renovascular Hypertension Clinic
Seeking in-person treatment or evaluation for a child with renovascular hypertension? Visit the Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care to meet with our experts and ensure you get the best possible care for your child.
Research breakthroughs. Everyday.
Our Pediatric Renovascular Hypertension program collaborates with researchers across the United States including the Ganesh Lab at the University of Michigan and Duke University Patient Centered Outcomes Research.
Renovascular Hypertension Resources
Comprehensive and specialized heart health care resources for children with renovascular hypertension, delivered by a community of CHOP experts trained to support you and your family.
Donate to the Renovascular Hypertension Clinic
Giving to the Renovascular Hypertension Clinic means helping to make sure CHOP can continue pursuing research breakthroughs and providing state-of-the-art treatment for children just like yours.
