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Grey's Anatomy

Grey's AnatomyABC

Season 16, Episode 7

5 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Heart tumor

Tricuspid valve obstructionPulmonary artery extensionRespiratory distressCardiac arrestHeparin resistance with intraoperative clotting

Sabrina presents with an extremely large biatrial myxoma that rapidly grows and extends through the tricuspid valve into the pulmonary artery, causing respiratory distress. During surgery to remove it, she experiences catastrophic clotting due to heparin resistance, leading to her death.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E07Patient: Sabrina (Sabi) Webber
Bypass circuit clottingInability to maintain cardiopulmonary bypassBrain death from prolonged circulatory arrest

During cardiac surgery, Sabrina's blood fails to respond properly to heparin anticoagulation, causing widespread clotting of the bypass machine and ultimately leading to her death from prolonged circulatory arrest.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E07Patient: Sabrina (Sabi) Webber

Also known as: Kidney injury from bus accident

Splenic bleeding requiring splenectomySplenic injury

Cassidy falls down the stairs after taking herbs to terminate her pregnancy, resulting in internal bleeding from her spleen that requires surgical removal.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E07Patient: Cassidy Gardner

Cassidy is approximately 8-10 weeks pregnant and seeks medical abortion after failed self-treatment attempts. She receives medication abortion pills during her hospitalization for trauma injuries.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E07Patient: Cassidy Gardner
Pregnancysupporting

Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy

Amelia reveals to Owen that she is pregnant with Link's baby, creating interpersonal conflict as she navigates her relationship with Owen and their blended family situation.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E07Patient: Amelia Shepherd
Recurring storyline