We take a team approach to managing the young patients who come to our clinic. Our providers include clinicians specializing in pediatric cardiology and heart disease prevention, as well as dietitians experienced in high cholesterol and high blood pressure in children.
After a thorough health evaluation, our team will develop a personalized and comprehensive plan for your child. For some patients, the plan includes a weight-loss component that incorporates heart-healthy eating and exercise. In many children, when weight comes down, so do cholesterol and blood pressure. For some children, lifestyle behaviors are less of a factor. In addition to diet and exercise planning, the clinic offers long-term follow-up and routine monitoring of cholesterol levels, triglycerides, blood pressure and other important health indicators.
Although there are no magic bullets, the clinicians, nurses and dietitians at Boston Children’s have years of experience helping thousands of parents facing the same challenges. Our team will offer strategies that have helped other patients and families follow a heart-healthy lifestyle.
