Also known as: Protein buildup in heart
Kyle Nevin presents with syncope, bradycardia, and multiple systemic symptoms. The diagnosis of amyloidosis is made when doctors connect his bradycardia, thickened ventricle, carpal tunnel, back pain, anemia, and renal dysfunction as all being explained by protein accumulation throughout his body.
Also known as: Slow heart rate
Kyle experiences life-threatening bradycardia with heart rate pauses lasting five seconds. His heart rate fails to increase appropriately during stress testing, leading to the placement of a pacemaker as part of his treatment.
Also known as: Irregular heart rhythm
Identified as part of Kyle's cardiac workup when his heart spontaneously stopped and restarted, requiring pacemaker placement.
Also known as: Blocked arteries
A lesion is found in Kyle's right coronary artery during cardiac catheterization, which is treated with stenting by Dr. Yamada.
Also known as: Brain tumor recurrence
Doris presents with a recurrent brain tumor that is larger and more vascular than her previous tumor. Despite Dr. Sutton's recommendation against surgery due to high risk, the family insists on operation. The tumor is deeply entangled in blood vessels, causing massive bleeding during surgery, ultimately leading to her death.
Also known as: Heroin addiction
Ian Sullivan is in rehab for substance use disorder, participating in family day therapy. His addiction is explored through therapy sessions examining its impact on his daughter Cade and the lies and enabling behavior it created in their family dynamic.