Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent emergency leg surgery to remove a blood clot and announced Tuesday night that she has been diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome.
The 37-year-old congressman was admitted to UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland after experiencing swelling in his upper left leg.
“After undergoing a CT scan, doctors discovered an acute blood clot and diagnosed May-Thurner syndrome, a rare condition that obstructs blood flow,” she announced on Facebook. I read the campaign.
Doctors scheduled and performed surgery Tuesday morning to remove the blood clot and add a stent to address Boebert’s symptoms.
“Although the exact cause is unknown, dehydration, travel, and prolonged sitting have all been identified as potential factors that can cause symptoms of May-Thurner syndrome.” Women up to 10 years are also more likely to develop May-Thurner syndrome.
“I would like to thank Dr. Rebecca Byrd and the entire team at UC Health Medical Center of the Rockies for their careful attention and helpful insight into my recent diagnosis,” Boebert added. . “I look forward to making a full recovery and returning to Congress to continue fighting for Colorado.”
“This morning, we successfully completed the congresswoman’s surgery and are hopeful that she will make a full recovery,” said Dr. Byrd, a hospitalist at the hospital. “Patients with May-Thurner syndrome who undergo procedures to restore blood flow can live and work as before after a short recovery.”
Boebert is expected to make a full recovery, her campaign said.
This is a developing story.
