--- title: "Pediatric heart and vascular services at Sutter Health" description: "Sutter's pediatric heart and vascular care provides advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive surgeries and more treatments for children with heart conditions." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-heart-and-vascular" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services) / 3. Pediatric heart and vascular services ![pediatric-heart-vascular-3](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/pediatric-heart-vascular-3.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) # Pediatric heart and vascular care When your child has a heart problem, you want capable, compassionate and timely care. Our pediatric heart and vascular specialists provide programs tailored to your child’s needs. [Find a pediatric cardiologist](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22acceptingNewPatients%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5Btrue%5D%7D%2C%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatric+Cardiology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals?facets=%7B%22c_relatedServices.name%22%3A%7B%22197%22%3A%7B%22value%22%3A%22Pediatric+Heart+and+Vascular+Care%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%7D%7D%7D&verticalKey=healthcare_facilities) ![pediatric-heart-vascular-3](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/Hero-Images/pediatric-heart-vascular-3.jpg?h=2100&iar=0&w=3150) ## Why choose Sutter? When your child has a heart condition, finding the best medical and surgical care is essential. At Sutter, our pediatric cardiovascular services are led by board-certified specialists. Our doctors use the latest equipment, designed just for children, to provide medical and surgical heart and vascular care. About 1 in 100 babies is born with a heart defect, which can be diagnosed before or at birth. Some defects go unnoticed until later in childhood or adulthood. We offer minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery for children, which was once only available for adults. This approach results in better cosmetic outcomes, less pain, fewer complications and shorter hospital stays for your child. ## By the Numbers ### 7 pediatric cardiologists specialize in cardiovascular care for infants and children. ### 2 Sutter hospitals offer inpatient and outpatient children's cardiology services. ### 20+ pediatric specialties are treated by compassionate doctors who are dedicated to children's health. ### 23 American Heart Association awards earned by Sutter hospitals for top-performing heart care.  ## Need a referral? Chat live with our team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm, or call us at [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788). [Request a referral](https://www.sutterhealth.org/referrals) ## Conditions - Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return - Aortic valve stenosis - Atrial Septal Defect - Atrioventricular Septal Defect - Cardiac Arrhythmia - Cardiomyopathy - Coarctation of Aorta - Congenital Heart Disease - Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome - Kawasaki disease - Patent Ductus Arteriosus - Patent Foramen Ovale - Pulmonary Atresia - Pulmonary Valve Stenosis - Septal Defect - Syncope - Tetralogy of Fallot - Transposition of Great Arteries - Tricuspid Atresia - Truncus Arteriosus ## Diagnostics - Pediatric Electrophysiology ## Treatments - Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery - Thoracotomy ## Specialty programs ### Bloodless Surgery Program Blood transfusions are often not an option for many pediatric patients due to religious reasons or safety concerns. The Bloodless Surgery Program at Sutter Children’s Center in Sacramento offers an alternative that avoids allergic reactions and contaminated blood. This program uses advanced technologies and techniques to help young heart surgery patients thrive. Talk with your care team to learn about whether bloodless surgery is right for your family. ![doctor-touching-heart-icon](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/doctor-touching-heart-icon.jpg?h=504&iar=0&w=692) ## Cardiovascular diseases research Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S. With the right care and lifestyle changes, many people manage and improve their heart health successfully. [View research](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_researchTopics.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Cardiovascular+Diseases%22%5D%7D%5D&verticalKey=clinical_trial) ![doctor-touching-heart-icon](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/doctor-touching-heart-icon.jpg?h=504&iar=0&w=692) ## Sutter spotlight Health & wellness ### [Exercise and Kids: Why They Need It](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/exercise-and-kids-why-they-need-it) Regular exercise is important for kids and adults alike. Learn how much and what type of exercise is best. Health & wellness ### [Help Your Child Learn to Manage Stress Effectively](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/help-your-child-learn-to-manage-stress-effectively) Learn ways to help kids live a manageable, well-balanced life. Health & wellness ### [Teen Obesity](https://www.sutterhealth.org/health/obesity) Learn what it means to be overweight and the problems it can cause. ## Classes & events [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Heart+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) - Support Group ### [WomenHeart Support Group - Santa Barbara](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/692778ef9b993945f74a0cbc/) Monday, November 9, 2026 The Santa Barbara WomenHeart Support Group offers an opportunity to connect with other women in the community who are at risk or living with heart disease and to share encouragement. - Class, Event, Support Group ### [Break Free from Nicotine and Tobacco](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6abc2528ed41bd5868d2f2de/) Thursday, January 21, 2027 This free monthly one-hour class offers practical tools and support for anyone thinking about quitting, ready to quit, or working to stay tobacco-free. - Class ### [Pranayama for High Blood Pressure (Virtual)](https://ewp.seatrobot.com/66f32bee33ea82483f1ddb0b/6a90b94a359b511814fabd84/) Thursday, December 3, 2026 For people with hypertension who often lack tools to regulate their nervous systems, Aparna Dandekar, DO, offers Pranayama, an ancient Indian breathing practice to help balance the nervous system. [View all classes & events](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/find-event-results?limit=10&query=%22%5C%22Heart+health%5C%22%22&verticalKey=events) ## Trusted heart care for kids Find pediatric cardiology care at Sutter, where specialists treat heart conditions with technology designed for children. 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