Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard looks on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons on April 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. Lillard was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in March. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Deadly blood clots, risky treatments: The high‑stakes battle against deep vein thrombosis in sports and beyond

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) — a condition caused by blood clots that has affected NBA all-star Damian Lillard and tennis star Serena Williams — is treated with blood thinners.

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