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Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts Joins List of Athletes Diagnosed with Blood Clots
Hurts has deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, and the Eagles said he will not return until blood thinners are stopped.
- On Saturday, the Philadelphia Eagles placed quarterback Jalen Hurts on injured reserve after he was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli, conditions that will sideline the one-time Super Bowl MVP for the remainder of the season.
- Two days before the injured reserve placement, the Eagles revealed Hurts has a blood clot in his calf that traveled to his lungs—a life-threatening pulmonary embolism requiring immediate intervention.
- Hurts joins professional athletes Victor Wembanyama, Chris Bosh, and Damian Lillard who have endured blood clots, with these medical setbacks affecting players across the NFL and other leagues.
- Treatment involves blood thinners, which prevent Hurts from participating in any football activities until he discontinues the medication, keeping him sidelined for the foreseeable future.
- Richard Ricciardi, a professor at the George Washington University School of Nursing, noted athletes are generally low risk for blood clots but face unique sport-specific factors; high-contact sports could theoretically increase risk through trauma.
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Independent EspañolThe Field Marshal of Philadelphia faces a serious health condition that will take him away from the field. Eagles put him on the list of injured.Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism affect several athletes, with no clear evidence of increased risk in elite athletes.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts joins list of athletes diagnosed with blood clots
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles is the latest professional athlete to endure blood clots, joining Victor Wembanyama, Chris Bosh, Damian Lillard and others.
·Toronto, Canada
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History of blood clots in pro athletes: How Jalen Hurts' diagnosis compares to Chris Bosh, other notable cases
Blood clots have historically been extremely sensitive health concerns for professional athletes. Jalen Hurts is the latest to be sidelined with the issue.
·Charlotte, United States
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