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Infant is first in region to get innovative stent that grows with her into adulthood
Lillian was born with a congenital heart condition and needed open heart surgery. Thanks to an innovative stent she now has so much energy, is more lively, and has been smiling nonstop.
Read moreUC Davis doctor first in the world to implant a retrievable leadless pacemaker in a child
“It’s amazing how small the device is. It’s like the size of one AA battery,” said Heather Hayes, whose son Matias was the first to have the procedure done.
Read moreLocal fetal and cardiac surgery team saves Folsom baby with heart defect
When a routine ultrasound at 20 weeks revealed a potential heart defect in their developing baby, Stephanie and Travis Dover of Folsom were caught off guard.
Read moreCardiac procedure saves child with superior vena cava (SVC) syndrome
“Dr. Frank Ing took one look at Zyllah and said that she had SVC syndrome. Right off the bat he knew it and he knew what to do to treat it. We were so relieved.”
Read moreHappy homecoming for local baby after high-risk heart procedures
JJ Gomez-Flores’ heart defect meant a long, scary road ahead. But he and his family would not be alone on the ride.
Read moreBaby with congenital heart disease finds winning care team
Lodi infant with Tetralogy of Fallot needed multiple heart surgeries.
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