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Lauren Boebert Diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome

Lauren Boebert Diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome

Written by Reananda Hidayat Permono Completed Master of Science - MS, Petroleum Geology from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.

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Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s campaign announced on Tuesday she had been diagnosed with an “acute blood clot” caused by May-Thurner Syndrome.

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s campaign announced on Tuesday she had been diagnosed with an “acute blood clot” caused by May-Thurner Syndrome.

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Boebert’s campaign explained she went to the hospital for swelling in her left leg. The campaign also said doctors found an acute blood clot and diagnosed Boebert with May-Thurner Syndrome.

Boebert’s campaign explained she went to the hospital for swelling in her left leg. The campaign also said doctors found an acute blood clot and diagnosed Boebert with May-Thurner Syndrome.

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Mostly found in women, it’s a rare vascular condition that can lead to pulmonary embolisms and blood clots. The syndrome is not curable, but it can be safely managed with medication and surgery.

Mostly found in women, it’s a rare vascular condition that can lead to pulmonary embolisms and blood clots. The syndrome is not curable, but it can be safely managed with medication and surgery.

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The disorder occurs when an artery pushes up against a vein in the pelvis. This condition will restrict how well the body can circulate blood from the left leg to the heart.

The disorder occurs when an artery pushes up against a vein in the pelvis. This condition will restrict how well the body can circulate blood from the left leg to the heart.

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As it progresses, the syndrome can cause varicose veins in the upper portion of the leg, swelling of the leg (typically the left one), and chronic hemorrhoids.

As it progresses, the syndrome can cause varicose veins in the upper portion of the leg, swelling of the leg (typically the left one), and chronic hemorrhoids.

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Boebert’s campaign also said the Republican Rep. Scheduled surgery soon after receiving the recommendation of her doctor.

Boebert’s campaign also said the Republican Rep. Scheduled surgery soon after receiving the recommendation of her doctor.

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There are several treatments for May-Thurner Syndrome, including taking blood thinners and thrombolytic therapy.

There are several treatments for May-Thurner Syndrome, including taking blood thinners and thrombolytic therapy.

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Another treatment is permanently inserting tiny mesh tubes into blood vessels and arteries to keep them from getting blocked. Congress is on recess after avoiding a government shutdown last month.

Another treatment is permanently inserting tiny mesh tubes into blood vessels and arteries to keep them from getting blocked. Congress is on recess after avoiding a government shutdown last month.

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Later, legislators are expected to return on April 9, when they have several months left to pass bills before the end of the term.

Later, legislators are expected to return on April 9, when they have several months left to pass bills before the end of the term.

Designed by Alexander Rabu

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