Oct 19, 2026, 9:58 PMHealthcare
Blood Clots in Pro Athletes: Return Can Take Over Six Months
MarketWatch says pro athletes may need more than six months to return after treatment for deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism; details are limited.
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Summary
A limited MarketWatch feed published October 19, 2026, says research found professional athletes can require more than six months to return to play after treatment for deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
The headline describes blood clots as “incredibly common” and references Jalen Hurts, but the available summary does not identify the research or provide details about Hurts, diagnoses, treatments, outcomes or affected organizations.
Positives
- The cited research provides a specific recovery benchmark of more than six months for some professional athletes.
- The return-to-play finding covers athletes treated for either deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
- Jalen Hurts’ inclusion places the medical issue in a high-profile professional-sports context, although no case details were available.
Risks & concerns
- More than six months to return indicates potentially prolonged playing absences following treatment.
- Deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are both associated with the extended return-to-play timeline cited.
- The feed omits the study name, sample size, treatment protocols and athlete-specific outcomes.
- The available summary does not establish whether Jalen Hurts was diagnosed, treated or sidelined.
Primary sourceMarketWatch.com - Top Storieshttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/blood-clots-are-incredibly-common-even-for-pro-athletes-like-jalen-hurts-heres-what-to-know-e20071ef?mod=mw_rss_topstories
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