A situation not to be taken lightly, it could have devastating consequences: What is deep vein thrombosis and what you need to know.
The bombshell has just dropped: Victor Wembanyama will miss the rest of the season. And the most worrying thing is that his career could never be the same again. The concern is immense in the league and among fans…
Victor Wembanyama’s season is over, it’s shock in the NBA. In full progression and favorite for the title of Defensive Player of the Year, the Spurs pivot was stopped in his tracks by illness. It was Shams Charania who dropped the bombshell on social networks:
Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season because of a deep blood clot in his right shoulder.
Victor Wembanyama victim of a blood clot!
Just a few days after the greatest honor of his career, namely being an All-Star, Victor Wembanyama received the worst news. He who loves the game so much, he who always gives 200% on the field even if it means exhausting himself, will miss the last months of competition. This setback is not to be taken lightly, since a blood clot can have devastating consequences.
If the clot detaches from the wall of the vein and is carried into the bloodstream, it can end up in the pulmonary artery and obstruct it. Then comes the pulmonary embolism and urgent hospitalization for those affected… As a reminder, this is the disease that put an end to Chris Bosh’s career. Obviously, fans are worried:
@DJAceNBA: This is what pushed Bosh to retire. The situation is worrying…
@NationMffl: It’s not true?! This season is cursed!
@DraftKings: It’s so frustrating to see the faces of the league fall to injury…
@adryanashton: Every time I hear “blood clot” I think of Chris Bosh and his forced retirement. I pray for Wemby to come back even stronger ❤️
@TheCavsJack: We already lost Chris Bosh to the same illness, I need Wemby to recover quickly and well.
@___Colb___: I hope he comes back and it doesn’t impact his career beyond this season…
Chris Bosh had to end his career after suffering a blood clot. It’s too early to know if Victor Wembanyama will be impacted in the future, but there is great concern in the NBA microcosm…
What is deep vein thrombosis? What to know after NBA star Victor Wembanyama diagnosed with condition
Fast-rising NBA star Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
Wembanyama was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis upon returning from the NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, with many wanting to know more about the condition that has sidelined the 20-year-old star.
According to Mayo Clinic, deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the body’s deep veins. Though Wembanyama’s diagnosis of the condition is in his right shoulder, most instances of DVT occur in the legs.
The condition is almost always treated with blood-thinning medication, which typically precludes a player from participating in a contact sport such as basketball.
Deep vein thrombosis can be serious due to the possibility of a blood clot in the vein breaking loose, according to Mayo Clinic.
When this occurs, the clots can travel through the bloodstream and get stuck in the lungs, blocking blood flow, known as a pulmonary embolism. When the conditions occur together, it’s known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).
According to Mayo Clinic, anything that that prevents blood from flowing or properly clotting could cause a blood clot, with damage to a vein from surgery, infection or injury being a common cause.
Beyond injury or surgery, risk factors include lack of movement in limbs, obesity, pregnancy, smoking, genetics and age, with individuals ages 60 and older more likely to be diagnosed with DVT.
Prevention tips from Mayo Clinic include abstaining from smoking, weight management and frequent movement of extremities, especially legs.
More information on the condition can be found here.
