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Jalen Hurts blood clot diagnosis update
Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis escalates to deep vein thrombosis.
In brief
Jalen Hurts' blood clot diagnosis escalates to deep vein thrombosis. Jalen Hurts' NFL season ends after a superficial blood clot in his calf progressed to deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Jalen Hurts' season ends
Jalen Hurts' season is over after what was originally a superficial blood clot in his calf progressed into a more serious case.
Re-diagnosis confirmed
The Eagles and Hurts' agent Nicole Lynn re-diagnosed his condition as deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
Clinical stability
Hurts is clinically stable with no significant functional limitations and will not participate in contact activities.
Treatment plan
Hurts will receive anticoagulation (blood thinners) for six weeks before resuming contact football activities.
Injury timeline
Hurts got cleated on Oct. 4, sought treatment on Oct. 8, and played in London before the diagnosis.
Doctor's explanation
Dr. Parth M. Rali compared blood flow in legs to roads merging into highways.
Superficial clot progression
Inflammation from the calf injury caused the clot to move from superficial to deep veins.
Clot movement
The clot traveled into deep veins, leading to pulmonary emboli and heart strain.
Pulmonary emboli explanation
Pulmonary arteries branch like a tree, allowing the clot to divide and spread.
NFL schedule impact
The nonstop NFL schedule with London flights likely worsened the clot progression.
Other athletes affected
Serena Williams, Kimmo Timonen, and Zack Wheeler have all dealt with similar blood clots.
Recovery timeline
Hurts will need time off blood thinners before returning to full football activities.
Doctor's warning
Contact sports are risky while on blood thinners due to potential bleeding complications.
Long-term outlook
Hurts' prognosis is good with no long-term effects expected from the blood clot.
What to remember
Jalen Hurts' NFL season ends after a superficial blood clot in his calf progressed to deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli.
