Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, and bilateral pulmonary emboli-serious blood clot conditions that have sidelined him for the remainder of the 2026 NFL season.

Victor Tapson, MD , a leading pulmonary embolism expert and a professor of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, is available to discuss what the public should know about DVT and pulmonary embolism, why these conditions can be difficult to recognize, and why prompt evaluation and treatment matter.

DVT is a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel, often in the leg. If part of the clot breaks away and travels to an artery in the lungs, it can cause a pulmonary embolism -a potentially life-threatening blockage of blood flow.

For about 25% of patients with a pulmonary embolism, sudden death is the first symptom of their condition.

Tapson, also an NBA panel member for issues related to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, can discuss:

• How DVT and pulmonary embolism are connected
• Common symptoms and warning signs
• Risk factors, including injury, travel, dehydration and surgery
• How the conditions are diagnosed and treated
• Prognosis and recovery
• What athletes, teams and the public can do to reduce the risk of blood clots and recognize symptoms early
  

To schedule an interview, contact Kristin Reynolds at [email protected] or 424-241-8108.