Also known as: Baby blues (severe form)
Padma is admitted to psychiatric care after experiencing severe postpartum depression with suicidal thoughts, nearly attempting to throw herself off a bridge. She receives emergency intervention and is transferred to specialized treatment.
Also known as: Heart attack
Renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Leonard Perry presents with inferior myocardial infarction caused by an anomalous right coronary artery takeoff from his ascending aorta, discovered to be secondary to aortic dissection.
Also known as: Tear in the aorta
Dr. Perry is diagnosed with a Type-A ascending aortic dissection (Perry-A classification) involving the entire aortic arch. He undergoes emergency surgical repair but experiences re-dissection post-operatively, ultimately leading to his death.
Also known as: Head laceration
Elderly woman Lillian sustains a closed head injury during a violent assault by a purse thief, resulting in acute-on-chronic subdural hematoma requiring surgical drainage.
Also known as: Brain bleed
Lillian has an acute-on-chronic subdural hematoma causing significant confusion and altered mental status. She undergoes surgical drainage with successful outcome and full cognitive recovery.
Also known as: Broken thigh bone
Lillian sustains a broken femur during the assault, requiring surgical repair performed concurrently with her subdural hematoma drainage.
Also known as: UTI
Lillian presents with an infected urine, dehydration, and sodium level of 152, contributing to her initial confusion and altered mental status.
Also known as: Fentanyl overdose
Young patient Amir remains in ICU following fentanyl poisoning, showing no improvement. He requires transfer to a skilled nursing facility as he cannot remain at Chastain due to budget constraints.
Also known as: SVT
During surgical closure, Lillian develops supraventricular tachycardia with dropping blood pressure, successfully cardioverted with adenosine administration.