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Screening and Treatment of Hyperlipidemia in Children

Oct 18, 2019

Julie Brothers, M.D., F.A.A.P. spoke to MedPage Today about the clinical challenges of pediatric hyperlipidemia.

Maternal Hyperoxygenation Testing During Fetal Echocardiography

Oct 22, 2019

The Fetal Heart Program at CHOP is one of the first programs in the world to begin incorporating provocative testing with maternal hyperoxygenation in our fetal echocardiography imaging suite.

Multidisciplinary Care for Fetal Pulmonary Arterio-venous Fistula

Oct 22, 2019

This case highlights the complex, multidisciplinary care required for prenatal management, delivery and immediate cardiac intervention for pulmonary arterio-venous fistula (PAVF).

2019 Carousel Ball Raises Record-Breaking $3.5 Million for Cardiac Center at CHOP

Oct 14, 2019

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's 2019 Carousel Ball, presented by Wawa, raised a record-breaking $3.5 million to benefit the Cardiac Center at CHOP.

Tiny Tools, Big Results

Oct 9, 2019

The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is changing the way heart disease is diagnosed and treated in children.

CHOP Celebrates Second Annual Cardiac Family Fun Day

Oct 1, 2019

On September 21, 2019, more than 250 patients and families from the Cardiac Center at CHOP came together to celebrate the second annual Cardiac Family Fun Day!

Black Children in Poorest Neighborhoods Less Likely to Receive CPR from Bystanders

Jul 10, 2019

Disparities in bystander CPR rates are likely due to a lack of CPR training and recognition of cardiac arrests, according to the study author.

Philadelphia Inquirer and STAT News Highlight Novel Precision Medicine Treatment

Jul 9, 2019

A novel treatment saves the life of a 10-year-old who was transferred to CHOP after sudden onset of shortness of breath and severe swelling in his lower body.

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CHOP Travels to D.C. for 2019 Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day

Jul 2, 2019

Members of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) traveled to Washington D.C. for 2019 Speak Now for Kids Family Advocacy Day.

Evaluation and Management of Fontan Circulation