Also known as: Inflammation around the heart
Suzanne presents with recurrent fevers, chest pain, and pericardial effusion requiring a pericardial window procedure. Her case drives the main medical storyline as Dr. Riley is brought in as a diagnostic consultant and ultimately recommends withdrawing all medications to allow the underlying disease to reveal itself.
Also known as: Colorectal cancer
Irene has stage IV colorectal cancer that has metastasized throughout her body, including her liver and lungs. She presents with a bowel obstruction but is deemed too immunocompromised for surgery. Her case focuses on end-of-life care and she shares a final dance with her partner.
Also known as: Blood vessel damage
Joey, a 17-year-old foster teen, presents with a vascular injury requiring CT angiography and chest X-ray. The injury puts him at risk for amputation or death if he leaves the hospital untreated, which he attempts to do to reunite with his foster siblings.