Royal Pains

Season 2 Episode 2

Lovesick

Air date: Jun 10, 2010

Medical Cases in This Episode

These are the patient stories worth unpacking. Open any case for the real-world medicine, what the episode shows, what it leaves out, and source-backed context.

2 cases identified

Case 1

Broken Heart Syndrome

Blake has heart palpitations and is hospitalized with broken heart syndrome.

Episode shows
Blake has heart palpitations and is hospitalized with broken heart syndrome.
Clinical takeaway
Broken Heart Syndrome is included because episode evidence supports a concrete clinical or safety-relevant care scenario.
Accuracy 3.5/5broken-heart-syndromeconcierge-medicinepatient-safety

Case 2

Couple in Danger of Disease

A police officer and his wife are in danger of a disease.

Episode shows
A police officer and his wife are in danger of a disease.
Clinical takeaway
Couple in Danger of Disease is included because episode evidence supports a concrete clinical or safety-relevant care scenario.
Accuracy 3.5/5couple-disease-riskconcierge-medicinepatient-safety

About the Episode

Eddie R. has returned and has brought half the money that he owes his boys and Hank is having a hard time letting go of a grudge. Meanwhile, Blake Newberg is having heart palpitations and winds up in the hospital with "broken heart syndrome". Evan is trying to still get HankMed back in business with every scheme he has. A policeman John and his wife are in danger of a disease but like always the medical doctor is there to save the day. The crew at HankMed fight their own battles and each come to a interesting conclusion. Plus, Eddie R. gives the rest of the money back to Hank and Evan.

Medical Relevance

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The Medical Verdict

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