Nets’ Doctors Expect Mirza Teletovic to Make Full Recovery from Blood Clots
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Brian A. Westerholt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — About a week after learning he had multiple blood clots in his lungs, Brooklyn Nets forward Mirza Teletovic expects to make a full recovery.
It was unclear if or when the second-year forward would get back onto the court, but doctors say Teletovic will be back eventually.
“Mirza was diagnosed with pulmonary embolus on January 22 and started on the appropriate medications for this condition,” Nets Team Physician Dr. Michael Farber said. “Diagnostic testing was arranged and he was then observed until testing showed that he reached the expected therapeutic range. We are pleased to say that he reports no symptoms at this time and that he will be discharged to return home today.”
“This was a true collaborative effort between our medical team and training staff and the local physicians at the Los Angeles hospital where Mirza was treated,” Farber continued. “I am really pleased with how Mirza has progressed. We will evaluate him upon return, personally review all of the testing he had done, and arrange for further testing if necessary.”
“I expect Mirza to make a full recovery,” he added.
In 40 games this season, Teletovic was averaging 8.5 points and 4.9 rebounds off the bench for the Nets.
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