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Sports Participation for Athletes with Cardiac Disease: Lessons from the CHOP Sports Cardiology Clinic (Episode 186)
Primary Care Perspectives
24 minutes 36 seconds
9 months ago
Sports Participation for Athletes with Cardiac Disease: Lessons from the CHOP Sports Cardiology Clinic (Episode 186)
In honor of American Heart Month, Jonathan Edelson, MD, an attending cardiologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Medical Director of the CHOP Sports Cardiology Clinic, talks with Katie Lockwood, MD, MEd, about sports participation for athletes with cardiac disease. Dr. Edelson addresses the importance of physical activity for children with cardiac conditions and how exercise plans should be individualized based on a child’s cardiac condition so that they can meet their exercise goals safely. Learn about the unique CHOP Sports Cardiology Clinic and how they guide athletes and may coordinate care with cardiologists and primary care providers. #HeartMonth @HeartCare4Kids #Cardiology2025 #CHOPHeartWarrior #SportsCardiology