Pediatric Cardiology Specialists in Maryland & Virginia
Providing comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for children with heart-related issues
The Children’s Heart Institute, a member of John Hopkins Medicine, 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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6 Warning Signs of Heart Arrhythmia
When your heart beats abnormally or irregularly it is known as arrhythmia. A normal heart beat pumps blood throughout your body and all its organs, but untreated arrhythmia can have serious consequences. Knowing these 6 warning signs of heart arrhythmia can you or your child’s life.
CPR And AED Training Could Save Your Child’s Life
Sudden cardiac arrest is rare in young people, but it can happen. The CDC estimates that 2000 seemingly healthy young people under the age of 25 die each year of sudden cardiac death. CPR and AED training could save your child’s life.
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.