Description
Did you know 900,000 Americans develop a blood clot each year and up to 100,000 die from it? Jalen Hurts’ superficial blood clot in his calf is putting that number in front of a whole new audience, and I want you to actually understand what it means. I walk you through the full timeline, from when he got cleated against the Rams on October 4th to when the repeat imaging on October 14th showed the clot had moved. I break down what separates a superficial blood clot from a DVT, why that distinction matters, why blood thinners would be a massive problem for a playing quarterback, and what the real warning signs of a pulmonary embolism look like. We also had a live caller who survived a PE herself back in 2017 and is still dealing with leg swelling years later. Like, subscribe, and hit that bell.
Dr. Frita, a board certified M.D. will explain the difference between a superficial blood clot and a DVT. She will discuss the signs, symptoms and risk factors of both.
0:00 Jalen Hurts and the Blood Clot Diagnosis
1:39 The Timeline of the Injury and Discovery
5:53 What Exactly is a Superficial Blood Clot?
9:15 How Superficial Blood Clots Are Treated
12:23 The Dangers of Progression to DVT
19:29 Recognizing the Warning Signs of DVT
23:50 Why Blood Thinners Complicate an Athlete's Career
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