Game-changing heart surgery helps premature baby
Born at 25 weeks, Mateo was diagnosed with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome and transported to UC Davis Children’s Hospital where world-renowned pediatric cardiologist Frank Ing performed life-saving surgery.
Read Mateo’s full storyPediatric cardiologist performs life-saving surgery on baby with rare heart condition
The Carson family had no idea their daughter had a rare congenital heart defect until she was airlifted to UC Davis after her heart was compressing her windpipe.
Read Heidi’s full storyUC Davis pediatric cardiology nurse specialists provide Liam top-notch care
Liam Hight was diagnosed with truncus arteriosus in utero and had open heart surgery at five days old.
Read moreSuccessful open heart surgery leaves Zaydrian happy and healthy
World-class pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon Gary Raff performed surgery on Zaydrian who was able to receive a mechanical heart valve at 1 month old.
Read moreAnother Fontan patient joins motherhood with healthy baby
With help from UC Davis Health, patient Karla Barrientos had baby Andrea.
Read moreThanks to the amazing care at UC Davis, Alana is now a thriving, independent and healthy little girl
After spending 119 days in the NICU, the Bender family could finally take their miracle baby home. Six years later, Alana is healthy, energetic, loves music, dancing and her family.
Read more