Pediatric Cardiology Specialists in Maryland & Virginia
Providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for children with heart-related issues
The Children’s Heart Institute is a team of highly-regarded pediatric cardiologists who provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for children who are suspected of having heart disease. At the Children’s Heart Institute, we take a family approach to medical care.
Educating Patients & Families
At CHI, we aim to ensure that all of our patients and their caregivers understand their condition. Our website offers a wealth of information about various medical and cardiac issues that we treat in addition to offering general information about how the heart works.
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Top 5 Tips to Get Kids to be More Active
According to a CDC obesity report, childhood obesity has doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years. While there are many contributing factors, many experts agree that children do not get enough exercise. Increasing physical activity can boost your child’s heart health and reduce the risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
How To Prevent Sudden Cardiac Death In Young Athletes
A young athlete participating in organized sports or heavy exercise dies from sudden cardiac arrest every 3 days in the United States. Put another way, that is less about 100 young athletes per year. No matter how you consider these statistics,
Face Mask Tips For Children During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the CDC recommends children over the age of 2 wear masks in social situations, many parents worry their child will have a problem complying with this mandate. If you are among those concerned parents, here are some practical face mask tips for children during the COVID-19 pandemic.