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Sutter Medical Center Pediatric Heart and Vascular Services

It can be frightening to learn that your child’s heart doesn’t function normally. Pediatric cardiologists at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento, part of the Sutter Heart & Vascular Institute, provide comprehensive diagnosis, evaluation and treatment for infants, adolescents and teenagers.

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Featured Services

  • Diagnostic Evaluation
  • Pediatric Heart Surgery

Cardiovascular Services for Children

Nearly one out of every 100 babies born is born with a heart defect. Congenital heart defects can be diagnosed prior to birth and at birth. In some cases the heart defect can go undetected until the child reaches youth or adulthood. Acquired heart defects such as cardiomyopathy and kawasaki disease are conditions that develop during childhood.

Pediatric cardiovascular services are provided through the coordinated resources of Sutter Children's Center, Sacramento and the Sutter Heart & Vascular Institute. Patients and families not only receive excellent pediatric cardiovascular care, but also access to advanced technology and comprehensive services. We are a regional referral center for pediatric cardiovascular patients throughout Northern California for diagnoses ranging from abnormal heart rhythms to congenital heart disease (see Pediatric Heart Conditions for a full list of conditions we treat).

Our center offers care from a well-respected team of board-certified specialists, who were the first in the region to perform pediatric open heart surgery. We offer full diagnostic capabilities along with both diagnostic and interventional heart catheterization services. Inpatient and outpatient heart program clinic services are combined to provide the best possible pediatric cardiovascular care to each child. We also offer a chest wall deformity clinic, a bloodless surgery program and a minimally invasive pediatric cardiothoracic surgery program. Our center participates in the National Pediatric Cardiology Quality Improvement Collaborative, which focuses on improving outcomes for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome patients.

Highly trained pediatric cardiovascular doctors, nurses and child life specialists provide care for pediatric heart patients both before and after surgery. Symptomatic or underweight newborn pediatric heart patients who require specialized care have access to one of the most advanced Level IV intensive care nursery in the region, with patients referred from 23 counties.

Our Pediatric Surgery Program participates in the Society of Thoracic Surgeons National Database, an initiative for quality improvement and patient safety within the field of cardiothoracic surgery. In addition to having a low mortality rate, we are pleased to report that our cardiopulmonary bypass times, length of stay and post-operative complications are equal to or better than national standards.

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Helping Families Through the Hospital Experience

Needing medical care can be frightening for anyone, and especially so for children. Sutter’s Child Life program provides specialized professionals and services to support you and your child during a hospital stay, surgery or a visit to the pediatric emergency department.

Patient Stories

Abby: “One of the Few Two-Year-Olds That Knows the Value of Life.

Abby was known as 'angry baby' until her parents saw something wasn't right. Thanks to Sutter's pediatric specialists, Abby is happy and thriving.

Baby Girl Overcomes Heart Defect

Keira was still in the womb when doctors discovered she had a heart defect. After birth, doctors at Sutter Health repaired the newborn's tiny heart.

Newborn with Heart Condition Thrives after Treatment

Looking at Ethan today, you wouldn’t know that he has endured three open-heart procedures.

Little Guy, Strong Heart

Ian and Jennifer were overjoyed with the arrival of their first born, but at only a few weeks old he was diagnosed with a heart murmer.

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TAVR Research

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Cardiovascular disease affects blood vessels that lead to the heart, brain and kidneys. It can cause heart attack, stroke and many other problems. Cardiovascular disease is the top cause of death and disability in the U.S.

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Doctors at Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento

The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
Naveen S. Manohar, M.D.

Naveen S. Manohar, M.D.

  • Pediatric Cardiology

Arlyn Marrero-Nasirov, M.D.

Arlyn Marrero-Nasirov, M.D.

  • Pediatric Critical Care

Craig Swanson, M.D.

Craig Swanson, M.D.

  • Pediatric Critical Care

Daniel A. Falco, M.D.

Daniel A. Falco, M.D.

  • Pediatric Critical Care

Guruprasad Tiptur Mahadevaiah, M.D., FACC

Guruprasad Tiptur Mahadevaiah, M.D., FACC

  • Pediatric Cardiology

  • Pediatric Critical Care

Debra L. Davey, M.D.

Debra L. Davey, M.D.

  • Pediatric Critical Care

Olaf Reinhartz, M.D.

Olaf Reinhartz, M.D.

  • Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery

Quynh-Uyen P. Nguyen, M.D.

Quynh-Uyen P. Nguyen, M.D.

  • Pediatric Critical Care

Stanley B. Wright, M.D., FAAP, FACC

Stanley B. Wright, M.D., FAAP, FACC

  • Pediatric Cardiology

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Sutter Medical Center | Anderson Lucchetti Women's & Children's Center

Sutter Medical Center | Anderson Lucchetti Women's & Children's Center

2825 Capitol Avenue

Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 887-0000

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