Also known as: Stillbirth
Kem and John Carter's baby dies in utero at nearly 8 months gestation due to a true knot in the umbilical cord. Carter discovers there is no fetal heartbeat, and Kem must go through labor to deliver the stillborn child. This is the central emotional arc of the episode.
Also known as: High blood pressure
A 17-year-old patient with severe primary hypertension causing end-organ damage including left ventricular hypertrophy. Neela is concerned about his lack of follow-up care and visits his home. He later returns to the ER in acute pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure, requiring emergency treatment.
Also known as: Alzheimer's disease
An 85-year-old male from a board and care facility presenting with worsening dementia, combative behavior, and wandering around naked. Workup shows no acute metabolic or infectious cause for his deterioration.