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Grey's Anatomy

Grey's AnatomyABC

Season 16, Episode 9

7 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Aortic stenosis

Hibernating myocardiumCardiac arrest

Elliott undergoes his fourth aortic valve replacement due to congenital aortic stenosis. His heart fails to restart after bypass surgery, leading to a critical situation where he must remain on bypass while waiting for his heart to recover.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E09Patient: Elliott Calhoun

Also known as: Stunned heart muscle

After valve replacement surgery, Elliott's heart fails to restart spontaneously after being taken off bypass. The surgeons determine it may be hibernating myocardium, requiring extended time on bypass support with uncertain prognosis.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E09Patient: Elliott Calhoun

Captain Herrera, who was previously in remission from mesothelioma, presents with inguinal and testicular mass, night sweats, and weight loss. Biopsy confirms aggressive testicular lymphoma, but he refuses chemotherapy treatment.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E09Patient: Captain Pruitt Herrera
Recurring storyline
Mesotheliomasupporting

Also known as: Cancer of the lining of organs

Captain Herrera was previously treated for mesothelioma and had been in remission for over a year before developing testicular lymphoma. This history is relevant to his current presentation.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E09Patient: Captain Pruitt Herrera
Recurring storyline

Also known as: Wandering gallstone

Inflammatory responseForeign body reaction

Jamie presents with a painful mass between her ribs causing back pain. After investigation, it's discovered to be a large gallstone that migrated from a previous gallbladder removal two years prior, with her body creating an inflammatory response to push it out.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E09Patient: Jamie Caldwell
Preterm birthsupporting

Also known as: Preterm delivery

Immune system immaturity

Finley gave birth to baby Jasper prematurely at approximately 36 weeks gestation. The baby is in the NICU with immune system issues preventing direct contact until mother is discharged.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E09Patient: Finley Calhoun
Miscarriagesupporting

Also known as: Pregnancy loss

Bailey experiences vaginal bleeding during the episode and discovers she has suffered a miscarriage. This is revealed when she goes for an ultrasound after noticing the bleeding.

Grey's Anatomy — S16E09Patient: Miranda Bailey