What if the clots aren't clots? Atherosclerosis. Fatty plaque builds up on the arterial walls, pieces break off, block blood flow. Explains everything.
She has zero risk factors. Forget fat, think clots.
No.
You're standing up to me?
Maybe.
Just to clarify. You should do that when you're right. Sorry for the confusion. How could a clot...
Could be a different kind of fat, fat emboli.
It's a perfect fit... Except it's completely impossible! Fat emboli requires an unrepaired bone break. Between the x-ray and the exam, I've seen her entire... [Epiphany.] See, that's what I'm talking about. [Dr. Kutner bows.]
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