Following a rare vascular disease diagnosis, Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent surgery on Tuesday morning, as her campaign reported in a news statement. Boebert was brought to a Loveland hospital on Monday when medical professionals discovered an “acute blood clot.” According to the press statement, she arrived at the hospital “after experiencing severe swelling in her upper left leg.” Boebert is expected to fully recover and return to her normal life.
Boeboert’s Recent Diagnosis
Boebert was found to have May-Thurner syndrome, a rare disorder that prevents blood from passing through the leg. Although the precise etiology of the illness is unknown, the announcement mentions that sitting for extended periods, traveling, and dehydration are possible contributing factors. According to the announcement, women between the ages of 20 and 45 who have had children are more likely to be diagnosed with the syndrome. Boebert, 37 years old, is the mother of four sons.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, inserting a stent into the blocked veins to improve the blood flow is part of the treatment. The stent was inserted, and the blood clot was removed from the veins during Boebert’s Tuesday morning surgery. The statement released by her office states that she would recover fully without any concerns for her long-term health after the rest prescribed by the doctors. They also added that there would be no hindrance for her to perform her duties as a congresswoman.
Possibility Of Boebert Attending The State Assembly In Pueblo
Boebert had surgery a few days before the Colorado Republicans decided to gather in Pueblo for the state party assembly. Although there is a wait-and-see element, Boebert’s campaign manager, Drew Sexton, stated in a text message to the Chieftain on Wednesday that she is still planning to attend.
In November 2020, the congresswoman from Silt was first elected as a representative for Pueblo and the Western Slope in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. Boebert recently relocated to Windsor amid turmoil in her personal life, including her divorce from her longtime husband, Jayson, and a challenging re-election campaign. She is now a candidate in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, which includes parts of the Denver suburbs like Castle Rock and the Eastern Plains.
In a news release, Boebert expressed her gratitude to the medical staff at the UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, including Dr. Rebecca Bade. She added that she was looking forward to making a full recovery and getting back to Congress to fight for Colorado. A statement from Bade, indicating that the lawmaker is anticipated “to make a full recovery,” was also included in the announcement.
May-Thurnur Syndrome
The vascular disorder causes the iliac vein, a vein in the pelvis, to become dangerously compressed. It is sometimes referred to as Cockett syndrome or iliac vein compression syndrome. Blood flow can be compromised when the right iliac artery presses on the left iliac vein, which returns blood to the heart. Similar to Boebert, this condition is unknown until a blood clot forms in the veins.
Symptoms And Diagnosis
No traces of symptoms will appear if the vein is only slightly compressed. But gradually symptoms like pain in the lower abdomen and pelvis, chronic leg pain, swelling in the leg, especially in the left leg, varicose veins in the upper portion of the legs, and chronic hemorrhoids will be seen.
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According to the Center for Vascular Medicine, tests can be used to identify the condition, including a pelvic ultrasound and a CT venogram, a form of X-ray that measures how well blood flows through the veins. However, the majority of patients do not become aware that they have May-Thurner syndrome until after months or years of symptoms. It frequently remains untreated until a blood clot occurs.