PDA Cath Procedure Repairs Premature Baby's Heart - Juniper's Story at UC Davis Children's Hospital

Juniper was born prematurely and her ductus arteriosus, an artery in her heart that normally closes after birth, didn’t close. This leads to a condition called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). 20 - 60% of all premature babies report PDA, which can lead to infant illness and disease if not treated. Dr. Frank Ing from UC Davis Health used a cath procedure to close it when she was only 1 pound, 3 ounces.

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At UC Davis Children’s Hospital, we put your child at the center of everything that we do. It’s personalized care, uniquely sized for your child. You’ll see it in our child-friendly designs throughout the hospital, our farm-to-fork approach to dining, our playrooms and teen rooms and our team that feels like family. UC Davis Children’s Hospital is Sacramento’s only nationally ranked, comprehensive hospital for children, serving infants, children, adolescents and young adults with primary, subspecialty and critical care.

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The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 4/1/19. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.

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[kristigreen]

Our family's miracle baby!!!  Thank you UC Davis Health for taking care of Juniper and her family.  I love seeing her updates!!!

[ginaperkins]

I had my procedure done when I was six days. I'm 48 now.😅
The medical advancements in the treatment for premature babies have come so far.😅