13-year-old Fernanda traveled cross-country from Boston for a Ross-Konno procedure to repair her congenital aortic valve disease. Her severe aortic stenosis progressed to critical during the road trip due to dehydration, requiring an upgraded surgical approach that involved dividing her ventricle.
Also known as: Leaky heart valve
34-year-old pregnant patient undergoing her third attempt at transcatheter valve repair. Previous attempt was complicated by uterine compression of the IVC causing cardiac arrest. Surgery successfully completed this time.
Also known as: Broken spine
Owen is recovering from a spinal fracture with ongoing physical therapy. He is attempting to return to work but is not yet cleared for surgery due to insufficient endurance and strength.
Also known as: Panic attacks
Fernanda's brother experiences a panic attack while waiting for his sister's surgery, expressing guilt and stress about the family's situation. Winston reveals he also experienced panic attacks during his mother's cancer treatment.
Fernanda's father experiences back pain and dizziness attributed to driving the RV for two weeks. Mentioned possibility of fractured back but evaluation is left offscreen.