Serena Williams undergoes surgery for pulmonary embolism

[RockaFowler]

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/report-serena-williams-undergoes-surgery-for-pulmonary-embolism-1292119.html?cxntcid=breaking_news

Tennis star Serena Williams underwent "emergency treatment" Monday, days after doctors discovered a blood clot in her lungs, People magazine reported.

Spokeswoman Nicole Chabot told the magazine that Williams, of Palm Beach Gardens, "underwent emergency treatment for a hematoma suffered as a result of treatment for a more critical situation."



Get Well Soon Serena.

[joeybee12]

1. This sounds very seirous...hope she gets well soon...nt

[TZ]

2. These sort of things can be FATAL if not caught

Its very serious indeed. Lets hope she's okay.......
And I'm wondering what the "more critical" condition she was treated for caused this, clots in the lungs are about as dangerous as it gets!

[tigereye]

4. yeah, I was shocked to hear it- I always think of her as

such as tower of strength and usually in such great shape! Hope she will be ok.

[Iggo]

3. Yikes!

A cut foot led to a blood clot in the lungs?

Again...Yikes!

[KamaAina]

5. I've always been more of a Serena than a Venus guy

:loveya:

[bigwillq]

6. Get well soon, Serena.

Hope to see her on the court by the summer! :)

[TZ]

7. She's on blood thinner, I doubt she'll be able to compete

For at least 6 months maybe more..It will be too dangerous for her to train, let alone compete while on these drugs. Unfortunately I think its likely she won't compete in ANY tournaments this year.

[bigwillq]

8. Yea, probably not.

Hoping though.