Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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When baby Ellie caught a respiratory virus (RSV) from her brother, her parents took her to UC Davis Health for a checkup. What started as a routine visit turned into a life-saving diagnosis. Doctors discovered Ellie had a rare and serious heart condition called ALCAPA — a congenital heart defect that can be fatal if not treated early. Thanks to expert care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, Ellie had life-saving heart surgery and is now a thriving 3-year-old.

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