Month: October 2026

Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Limb Salvage, Varicose Veins

Airplane passenger wearing compression stockings during a long flight, illustrating DVT prevention and blood clot risks after leg injury.

Jalen Hurts’ Blood Clot Diagnosis: Why Leg Injuries and Long Flights Can Be a Dangerous Combination

October 19, 2026 | Hill Vascular & Vein Center Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and bilateral pulmonary emboli (PE)—blood clots affecting both lungs. The diagnosis is especially concerning because Hurts is a young, exceptionally fit professional…
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Want Your Legs Ready for Next Summer? Fall Is the Time to Think About Varicose Veins

Medically reviewed by Bradley B. Hill, MD, Vascular Surgeon and Medical Director, Hill Vascular & Vein Center Summer may feel far away, but if you’ve been thinking about doing something about varicose veins or spider veins, fall and winter may be one of the best times to start. Why begin now? Because treating veins isn’t…
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Hilltop Pacers Finish First in The Great Circulation Challenge for PAD

Nearly 7,000 Miles Walked for PAD Awareness What started as a PAD walking challenge became something much bigger for Hill Vascular & Vein Center. Throughout September, our staff, former team members, medical students, interns, patients, family members and friends joined together as the Hilltop Pacers for The Great Circulation Challenge, an initiative of the Global…
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