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Protecting The Heart: Preventive Cardiovascular Program
Ethan is 16-year-old male who presents to the Lipid Heart Clinic for further evaluation of his dyslipidemia. Past history reveals an otherwise healthy adolescent who experienced a 50-pound weight gain over the past year without height increase.
Heart-healthy & Tasty Ideas for All Meals
Eating the right foods can support cardiac health and help reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Check out these heart-healthy recipes.
New Blood Pressure Guidelines for Children: What They Mean for You
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
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
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.
Down Syndrome and the Lipid Heart Clinic at CHOP
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.