What is May-Thurner Syndrome, the condition that sent Lauren Boebert to the hospital with a blood clot?

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 11:05

Lauren Boebert smirks at camera — Rep. Lauren Boebert arrives for President Joe Biden's State of the Union address during a joint meeting of Congress in the House chamber at the US Capitol on March 07, 2024, in Washington, DC.
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GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert's campaign announced on Tuesday she was diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome.
The condition is mostly found in women, and can lead to blood clots and pulmonary embolisms.
Though not curable, it can be safely managed with medication and surgery.

After a visit to the hospital on Tuesday, Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert's campaign announced she had been diagnosed with an "acute blood clot" caused by May-Thurner Syndrome, a rare vascular condition.