{
  "id": 15623597,
  "title": "What is a 'pulmonary embolism' that Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/what-is-a-pulmonary-embolism-that-jalen-hurts-was-diagnosed-with",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-19T16:10:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pulmonary-embolism-jalen-hurts-diagnosed-161025015.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jalen Hurts, the former All-Pro quarterback, has been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism, a potentially serious condition that will force him to miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season. This diagnosis marked a significant escalation from his initial superficial blood clot in the lower leg, which could have been managed on a day-to-day basis despite Hurts playing through it. However, the clot eventually traveled from his leg to his lungs, forming a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.\n\nAccording to the Cleveland Clinic, a pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot travels to the lungs from another part of the body, blocking blood flow. Typically, these clots begin in veins in the legs or pelvis and migrate to the lungs, obstructing blood vessels. In Hurts' situation, the clot was caught early enough that treatment with blood thinners was sufficient, sparing him from a more severe outcome.\n\nThe cause of Hurts' pulmonary embolism remains unclear, though theories suggest it might have resulted from a minor injury to his leg or a hereditary predisposition to blood clots. Symptoms of pulmonary embolism include shortness of breath, chest pain, and rapid heartbeat, among others as detailed by the Mayo Clinic. Despite the uncertain nature of the cause, Hurts' swift medical intervention has set the stage for his recovery, though it remains uncertain whether he will return for the upcoming season.",
  "summary": "Let's look into the health issue that will keep Hurts from the field in 2026.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}