What is pulmonary embolism? The serious blood clot condition sidelining Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts is sidelined for the time being.The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Monday that their star player was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emoboli, dangerous blood clots trapped in the leg veins and lungs.The quarterback will receive blood thinners and has been prohibited from playing football while undergoing treatment.“Jalen’s prognosis is very good, and we expect a full recovery,” said a statement from the team and Hurts’ agent Nicole Lynn.“We anticipate that he will have the opportunity to resume contact football activities when off the blood thinners.”Doctors had initially diagnosed Hurts with a superficial vein thrombosis in his left calf in London before the Eagles’ Week 5 game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but further testing and monitoring revealed the full scope of his prognosis.The team statement added that the three-time Pro Bowler will “remain active around the team and continue to condition” and that he is not expected to have any long-term effects from this condition.“We are thinking of Jalen and looking forward to a strong recovery,” they said.Here’s everything you need to know about pulmonary embolism, from causes and risks to treatment options.A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a blood clot travels from an external location in the body to the lungs, halting normal blood circulation.This type of clot frequently originates starts as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), when you have a blood clot in a deep vein located in the pelvis or leg.
After breaking away, it drifts through the circulatory system until it becomes wedged in a lung blood vessel, preventing blood from passing through.Nearly 50% of DV and PE cases happen after surgery or a hospital stay.Remaining immobile for days causes blood to pool, creating a prime environment for a clot to form.PE are a widespread condition, resulting in at least 100,000 deaths annually in the US according to experts.PE symptoms typically strike suddenly an...