May 19, 2013

Tamar Braxton’s Husband Vince Herbert Recovering Well

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*Good news. Tamar Braxton’s hubby, Vincent Herbert, is recovering well after being treated for a pulmonary embolism last weekend. He was rushed to the hospital when he reported difficulty breathing, but he never collapsed as some outlets have reported. During the emergency, doctors found a blood clot in his lungs. Since then, he’s been on [...]




Serena Pulls Out of French Open; Still Recovering from Embolism

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*Former world number one Serena Williams has pulled out of the French Open because she has not fully recovered from health issues, organizers announced Thursday. “American Serena Williams, who has not fully recovered from health problems — pulmonary embolism, foot injury — … has pulled out,” organizers said in a statement. Serena, who has not [...]




Serena Williams Details Health Scare in People Magazine

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*In the new issue of People magazine, Serena Williams admits she was terrified by the medical emergency that sent her to the hospital last week. “I could have died,” the 29-year-old says of the pulmonary embolism and subsequent hematoma that she suffered. Not grasping the reality of the situation at first, Williams says she felt [...]




Serena Williams Planning July Return Following Blood Clot

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*Serena Williams, recovering from the removal of a blood clot in her lung as well as a nagging foot injury, plans to play tennis in July for the Washington Kastles of World TeamTennis. The nine-team US league, which will stage a 36th season from July 4-24, announced on Thursday that Williams is scheduled to play [...]




Video: Recovering Serena Talks About Her Blood Clot on ‘Today’

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*Serena Williams, who is recovering from a recent pulmonary embolism [a blood clot in her lung] followed by a hematoma, was on “Today” this morning where she called the experience the “scariest moment of my life.” Williams adds her “lungs are fairly healthy and just on road to recovery” now and she’s looking forward to [...]




EUR Special Report: Pulmonary Embolism – Condition which Struck Serena Williams – Can Be Life Threatening

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*Tennis sensation Serena Williams is said to be recovering after undergoing emergency treatment earlier this week for a hematoma which according to a spokesperson she “suffered as a result of treatment for a more critical situation.” A hematoma (or sac of blood) is essentially a swelling under the skin. It may eventually dissolve or in [...]




Serena Williams Recovering at Home; Releases Statement

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*Serena Williams issued a statement Wednesday saying she is well and recovering at home following emergency surgery Monday to remove a blood clot from her lungs. “This has been extremely hard, scary, and disappointing,” said the tennis star. “I am doing better. I’m at home now and working with my doctors to keep everything under [...]




Serena Williams Hospitalized with Hematoma

Serena Williams arrives at the 19th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation's Oscar viewing party held at the Pacific Design Center on Feb. 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.

*People.com is reporting that Serena Williams suffered a pulmonary embolism last week that resulted in a hematoma, which had her in a Los Angeles hospital on Monday – the day after she attended both the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party and the Vanity Fair Oscar party. [See photos.] “Monday Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment [...]