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CNN: How a calf injury could have led to blood clots in Jalen Hurts’ lungs
Doctors say Jalen Hurts has a good prognosis and is expected to make a full recovery after treatment with blood thinners.
- On Monday, the Eagles announced Superstar Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary emboli in both lungs. Doctors indicated the condition could sideline him for the remainder of the season.
- Doctors linked the clotting condition to a calf injury Hurts suffered during the October 4 game against the Los Angeles Rams. The athlete's calf pain did not improve with standard stretching and hydration after about five days.
- After two days of treatment, an ultrasound revealed "small movement" in the blood clot, and the Eagles ruled Hurts out for Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. The clot had moved into both lungs.
- Patients with pulmonary emboli require blood thinners for three to six months to dissolve clots, according to Rali, director of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team Program at Temple Health. This protocol poses high bleeding risks for contact-sport athletes.
- While Hurts has a positive prognosis, professional sports history includes significant career interruptions from similar conditions. Victor Wembanyama missed 30 games due to deep vein thrombosis, while Taylor Moton and Chris Bosh also faced clotting-related issues.
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