Also known as: Abnormal EKG
Officer Berson, a policeman injured in a car accident while chasing a suspect, presents with shortness of breath, chest pain, and a slight arrhythmia that requires close monitoring.
Also known as: Broken heart valve
Officer Berson's condition worsens to pulmonary edema secondary to acute mitral regurgitation with possible flail leaflet. The medical team debates whether his vitals are strong enough for surgery, creating the central medical conflict of the episode as the residents must decide on their own whether to operate.
Also known as: Fluid in the lungs
Officer Berson develops pulmonary edema as a complication of his acute mitral regurgitation, making the surgical decision more urgent and risky as the residents are on their own without attending supervision.