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Mutation Discovery Leads to Precise Treatment for Child with Severe Lymphatic Disorder

Jul 1, 2019

Researchers from CHOP repurpose a drug to reshape anatomy and bring dramatic clinical improvement to a patient with a rare lymphatic disorder.

How Social Workers Support Patients and Families

Mar 15, 2023

The Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has social workers who provide support and guidance to cardiac patients and families.

CHOP Collaborates in Public Reporting of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Outcomes

Jun 12, 2019

The PCH4 report provides hospital-specific volume and risk-adjusted in-hospital mortality data on 10 widely performed heart surgeries classified by the STS as benchmark procedures.

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Know Your Family Cardiac History — for Your Child’s Sake and Your Own

Jun 4, 2019

Knowing your family's cardiac history can help clinicians take preventative steps to reduce the risk of serious health effects for you — and your children.

Philly.com Medical Mystery: What Caused Healthy Teen’s Heart to Stop?

May 21, 2019

Thanks to the treatment and care she received at CHOP, Maeve is ready to get back on the field after her sudden cardiac arrest. But what caused her heart to stop?

The Cardiac Center at CHOP Celebrates Major Milestone with Big Hearts to Little Hearts

Apr 17, 2019

Clinical leaders at the Cardiac Center at CHOP celebrated a major milestone with Big Hearts to Little Hearts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for congenital heart disease research.

Youth Heart Watch Program Recognizes First Heart Safe School in Philadelphia

Mar 20, 2019

The Cornerstone Christian Academy was recognized as the first Youth Heart Watch "Heart Safe School" in Philadelphia.

Baby with Rare Heart Defect Saved by Team at CHOP

Mar 14, 2019

Dr. Jack Rychik and Dr. Jack Rome from the Cardiac Center at CHOP were featured in a CBS3 story.

The Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center Earns Accreditation from the Adult Congenital Heart Association

Mar 28, 2019

The Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center is the only program of its kind in the region, and treats all types of congenital heart conditions in adult.

March Is National Child Life Month

Mar 27, 2019

March is National Child Life Month. Join the Cardiac Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) in celebrating.

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