Also known as: Kidney failure
Ben, a young boy with congenital kidney disease, is brought to the ED by his father in respiratory distress. He requires urgent dialysis and eventually needs a kidney transplant. His father attempts to donate but is arrested, leading to a tragic outcome when the father takes his own life after being denied the ability to donate.
Also known as: SVT
Ben develops unstable SVT as a complication of his kidney failure, requiring multiple rounds of cardioversion and medication. His arrhythmias become progressively harder to convert, indicating his deteriorating condition.
Also known as: Tear in the aorta
Bill presents with back pain and is found to have an aortic dissection. His condition deteriorates when the aneurysm enlarges, requiring emergency open thoracotomy and aortic graft placement in the new hybrid OR. Dr. Rhodes performs the high-risk procedure when the patient goes into cardiac arrest.
Also known as: Tubal pregnancy
Lisa, a woman with known uterine anatomic abnormalities who was told she could never get pregnant, presents with first trimester abdominal pain. She is found to have an ectopic pregnancy implanted on her vena cava causing life-threatening bleeding. She initially refuses surgery due to religious beliefs but eventually consents after being told the fetal heartbeat has stopped.
Also known as: Heart murmur
Ray Burke, a neighborhood figure from Will's past, has been experiencing dizzy spells. Will makes a house call and discovers a cardiac murmur on examination, recommending follow-up with a cardiologist. This case becomes complicated when it's revealed Ray is under FBI investigation.