2014
11.19
11.19
class="ui-droppable">The Pittsburgh Penguins were dealt a major blow Wednesday as it was announced that forward Pascal Dupuis has been lost for the remainder of the 2014-15 regular season.
According to Penguins.com, Dupuis will be on the shelf for at least six months due to a blood clot in his lung. Team physician Dr. Dharmesh Vyas elaborated on his condition:
Pascal had a blood clot in his leg that traveled to his lung. In medical terms, that is a deep vein thrombosis resulting in a pulmonary embolism. This is the second such incident that we know of for Pascal. The treatment is at least six months of blood thinners, during which time he will not be able to play hockey. Other than that, his condition is stable.
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According to Penguins.com, Dupuis will be on the shelf for at least six months due to a blood clot in his lung. Team physician Dr. Dharmesh Vyas elaborated on his condition:
Pascal had a blood clot in his leg that traveled to his lung. In medical terms, that is a deep vein thrombosis resulting in a pulmonary embolism. This is the second such incident that we know of for Pascal. The treatment is at least six months of blood thinners, during which time he will not be able to play hockey. Other than that, his condition is stable.
Per the Pens' official ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins