Heart and Vascular Services
Preparing for Surgery (Pediatrics)
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The UCLA cardiovascular team cares for all types of heart and vascular conditions. Call 310-825-9011 to connect with a cardiovascular customer care specialist.
Preparing for Surgery at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
Preparing for your child’s surgery can be challenging. The experience affects you, your child and your family. This guide can help you, whether this is your child’s first surgery or the family has been here before. We will walk you through the process of having surgery or a procedure requiring anesthesia at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital.