Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) underwent emergency surgery after experiencing severe swelling in one of her legs on Monday.
Doctors discovered an acute blood clot and diagnosed the Colorado Republican with May-Thurner syndrome.
“Yesterday afternoon, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert was admitted to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland after experiencing severe swelling in her upper left leg. After undergoing a CT Scan, doctors found an acute blood clot and diagnosed her with May-Thurner Syndrome, which is a rare condition that disrupts blood flow. An exact cause is unknown, but dehydration, travel, and extended periods of sitting have all been identified as potential factors in causing symptoms of May-Thurner Syndrome. Women between the ages of 20 and 45 who have given birth are also more likely to have May-Thurner Syndrome,” Boebert’s campaign said in a statement.
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“Doctors recommended and scheduled a surgery, which was successfully completed this morning, to remove the clot and insert a stent that will address the Congresswoman’s symptoms. After taking time to rest as recommended by doctors, she is expected to make a full recovery with no significant concerns for her long-term health and no hindrance to her ability to perform her duties as a Congresswoman,” the statement continued.
From the New York Post:
May-Thurner syndrome is a rare vascular condition in which an artery compresses the left iliac vein in the pelvis, blocking off blood flow from the leg back to the heart, according to UPMC.
Surgery is performed on some patients to add a stent, a small tube of metal mesh, to restore blood flow by opening up the blocked vein.
In some cases, patients may not have symptoms, but over time could develop swelling, venous ulcers and blood clots that could lead to life-threatening problems including strokes and heart attacks.
JUST IN — Lauren Boebert underwent emergency surgery to remove blood clot in her leg on Tuesday.
Boebert has been diagnosed with diagnosed her with May-Thurner Syndrome, which is a rare condition that disrupts blood flow.https://t.co/CJMZgo6Rrh
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) April 3, 2024
“I want to thank Dr. Rebecca Bade and the entire team at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies for their great care and providing helpful insight on my recent diagnosis,” Boebert said.
“I’m looking forward to making a full recovery and getting back to Congress to continue fighting for Colorado.”
Per CBS News:
May-Thurner Syndrome is relatively rare and, in and of itself, is not particularly dangerous, according to the Cleveland Clinic. If a blood clot in your leg breaks off and travels to your lungs, you can experience a pulmonary embolism, which is life-threatening.
“We successfully performed surgery on the Congresswoman this morning and expect her to make a full recovery,” Bade said. “Patients with May-Thurner Syndrome who undergo the procedure to restore blood flow are able to live and work just as they have in the past after a brief recovery.”
Boebert represents Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District and is now seeking the Congressional seat in the 4th district.
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