Also known as: Torn aorta
Male patient in multi-car accident sustains aortic tear requiring endovascular stent placement. Develops clot in stent requiring emergency reoperation to restore blood flow and prevent amputation.
Also known as: Ruptured spleen
Part of the multi-trauma injuries sustained by the male patient in the car accident, requiring emergency surgery.
Also known as: Liver injury
Abdominal injury from car accident requiring surgical repair, complicates anticoagulation decisions due to bleeding risk.
Also known as: Ecstasy overdose
Male trauma patient's recreational MDMA use causes dangerous interaction with anesthesia during surgery, requiring specific intervention and delaying definitive aortic repair.
Also known as: Pelvic tumor
Young woman presents with seizure-like episodes initially thought to be stroke. Two pelvic paragangliomas are discovered - one in clitoris triggered by sexual activity, another near bladder. Patient must choose between surgery removing sexual function or risk of fatal attacks during intercourse.
Also known as: Mini-stroke
Initial working diagnosis for Jeanie's neurological symptoms (slurred speech, left-sided weakness) that spontaneously resolved, later ruled out in favor of paraganglioma diagnosis.
Also known as: Pancreatic tumor
Revealed at episode's end that Shaun's estranged father has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and may only have days to live, setting up emotional storyline.