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Cardiac 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.”
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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.
Read moreInnovative procedure buys time for newborn who needs heart surgery
Carter Vincent is living proof that a unique approach by doctors at UC Davis Children’s Hospital could successfully stave off major cardiac surgery just days after his birth.
Read moreFamily grateful after son’s congenital heart condition is found during a free heart screening event
My son would never have met the clinical guidelines to warrant an echocardiogram! I can’t say enough about how much this screening has meant to us!
Read moreGame-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 story