Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) underwent surgery Tuesday morning after she was admitted to a Colorado hospital and doctors found she had an acute blood clot, her campaign said.
Boebert, 37, was admitted to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, after she experienced swelling in her leg, according to a statement released on Tuesday by her campaign. Upon undergoing a CT scan, doctors found that Boebert had an acute blood clot and diagnosed her with May-Thurner Syndrome, a rare condition that affects a vein in a person’s pelvis. Doctors completed a successful surgery on Boebert Tuesday morning, removing the blood clot and inserting a stent.
“We successfully performed surgery on the Congresswoman this morning and expect her to make a full recovery,” said Dr. Rebecca Bade. “Patients with May-Thurner Syndrome who undergo the procedure to restore blood flow are able…
