Newswise: Pulmonary Embolism and DVT: Cedars-Sinai Expert on What to Know
Pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis expert Victor Tapson, MD, a professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, can explain ways to prevent, detect and treat pulmonary embolism.
Newswise: Pulmonary Embolism and DVT: Cedars-Sinai Expert on What to Know
Newswise: Pulmonary Embolism and DVT: Cedars-Sinai Expert on What to Know
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 23, 2026) -- Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, and bilateral pulmonary emboli—serious blood clot conditions that have sidelined him for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season.
Victor Tapson, MD, a leading pulmonary embolism expert and a professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, is available to discuss what the public should know about DVT and pulmonary embolism, why these conditions can be difficult to recognize, and why prompt evaluation and treatment matter.
DVT is a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel, often in the leg. If part of the clot breaks away and travels to an artery in the lungs, it can cause a pulmonary embolism—a potentially life-threatening blockage of blood flow.
For about 25% of patients with a pulmonary embolism, sudden death is the first symptom of their condition.
Tapson, also an NBA panel member for issues related to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, can discuss:
How DVT and pulmonary embolism are connected
Common symptoms and warning signs
Risk factors, including injury, travel, dehydration and surgery
How the conditions are diagnosed and treated
Prognosis and recovery
What athletes, teams and the public can do to reduce the risk of blood clots and recognize symptoms early
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