"Rep. Lauren Boebert's Hospitalization: Understanding May-Thurner Syndrome"

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"Rep. Lauren Boebert's Hospitalization: Understanding May-Thurner Syndrome"
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Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert has been diagnosed with May-Thurner Syndrome, a rare condition that disrupts blood flow, and underwent surgery to remove a blood clot and insert a stent. She is expected to make a full recovery with no significant concerns for her long-term health and no hindrance to her ability to perform her duties as a Congresswoman. May-Thurner Syndrome occurs when the right iliac artery presses on the left iliac vein, making it harder for blood to flow back to the heart, and is more common in women between the ages of 20 and 45 who have given birth.

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