Chapter 43:
Several of her blood vessels had ruptured, necessitating immediate suturing. Any delay or error could irreparably harm her heart. Considering Bertha’s respected status, if she were to die during the surgery, their careers would be ruined.
“Mr. Harper, this surgery is extraordinarily challenging. Unless Dr. Sampson arrives, there is no hope for her.”
After overhearing their conversation and observing Bertha’s condition, Elena had pieced together a clear picture of the situation.
A sudden cerebral hemorrhage of this nature left only a precious thirty-minute window for effective treatment.
They had spent a significant amount of time getting there, and the recent consultation had delayed them further.
No longer able to remain silent, Elena interjected, “The patient’s condition is critical. What are you waiting for? Every moment wasted diminishes her chances.”
Phil Benton, the vice president of the hospital and also a doctor, underestimated Elena due to her young age. “Miss, Mrs. Harper’s condition is incredibly complex. It’s not that we don’t want to help, but we simply don’t have enough confidence to perform the surgery. As I mentioned earlier, unless Dr. Sampson arrives, no one will be able to save her.”
Bertha’s medical history included atrial fibrillation and aortic valve stenosis, conditions that had led to multiple heart surgeries, leaving her heart particularly vulnerable.
Even with Davey present, the likelihood of a successful operation hovered around a mere thirty percent.
Keeping her expression calm despite a slight furrow in her brow, Elena asked, “Who said surgery is the only option?”
“If you don’t understand, then don’t say things that don’t make sense. Do you really believe treatment can be done without surgery?” retorted Ferris Ortega, the youngest doctor in the room, irritated by her comment. “We are the leading cardiac specialists in Klathe, and even we know of no procedure to repair blood vessels non-surgically. Mrs. Harper’s aortic valve stenosis could only be managed thanks to Dr. Sampson’s exceptional skills, which have saved her repeatedly!”
Brimming with pride, Ferris had become the youngest department head after graduating at the top of his class from Klathe Medical School. He harbored deep contempt for family members of patients who pretended to understand medical matters.
They tended to doubt the doctors’ diagnoses after just watching a few online videos.
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His eyes held a mocking gleam, and his tone was unwavering. “For a case this complicated, there are no precedents, either here or abroad. We couldn’t find a viable solution in our consultation, and I’m sure you don’t have one either!”
Elena met his gaze with a cool expression. “Your ignorance is the problem, not her condition.”
Furious, Ferris laughed bitterly and said, “I’m ignorant? If you know how to treat her, then go ahead and do it!”
The absurdity of a young girl questioning a top graduate from Klathe Medical School was staggering.
Such blatant arrogance—if something went wrong, she would have to shoulder the blame alone.
Elena’s cold eyes briefly met Bertha’s, who was barely clinging to life. With the treatment window rapidly closing, this department head was still debating unnecessarily.
