Also known as: Head trauma
Callie is recovering from the car accident and undergoing physical therapy to regain hand function and mobility. She struggles with rehabilitation exercises and becomes frustrated with her slow progress.
Also known as: Stitches popped open
Callie's abdominal surgical wound ruptures with small evisceration after she pushes herself too hard during physical therapy, requiring emergency surgery to repair.
Also known as: Hole in the heart
Baby Sofia develops heart failure due to unclosed ductus arteriosus and requires emergency PDA ligation surgery. During the procedure, the PDA tears causing significant bleeding before being successfully repaired.
Also known as: Premature birth
Sofia continues recovery in the NICU as a premature infant with ongoing vulnerability to infections and respiratory issues. She eventually passes the car seat test and is discharged home.
Also known as: Lung cancer
Mrs. Pulcher is a difficult patient recovering from lung cancer surgery with worsening infections and low white blood cell count. She continues smoking against medical advice and has a contentious relationship with her care team. She dies from an arrhythmia after agreeing to donate money to Alex's African children project.
Also known as: Heart attack
Patient in the Alzheimer's trial suffers a massive myocardial infarction during the trial procedure and dies. The event triggers an FDA review and temporary shutdown of the trial, and reveals the family had concealed his cardiac history to ensure trial enrollment.
Also known as: Early-onset Alzheimer's
Adele's Alzheimer's disease has progressed significantly with declining cognitive test scores, making her newly eligible for the clinical trial. She undergoes the trial procedure and receives the experimental medication.
Also known as: Low blood sugar
Henry experiences a hypoglycemic episode at home with blood sugar of 56 and calls Teddy for help. She treats him with cannolis for quick sugar.
Also known as: Hole in the heart
Referenced as a past case of Callie's that created conflict between Avery and Teddy Altman, affecting their current working relationship.