The former MLB player, Karim García, has recently shared details about the impact on his health after suffering an embolism. Although he is in good physical condition and can perform basic activities, such as moving his arms and legs, feeding himself, and bathing, he has experienced some difficulties with language.
In a statement, García revealed that the event that led him to the hospital occurred over the weekend and affected the right side of his brain. Despite this, he claims that thanks to therapy and support from his family, he is confident in regaining his speech motor skills. The former baseball player has received praise for his quick recovery and attributes part of this to his dedication to the sport over the years.
Throughout his career, Karim García played for the Diablos Rojos del México and the Dodgers. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity for life that baseball has given him. An embolism is a serious medical condition that occurs when a blood clot or other substance obstructs blood flow in a vessel, preventing the affected tissues from receiving oxygen and nutrients.
Embolisms can be caused by the abnormal formation of clots in veins or arteries, the entry of air bubbles into the circulatory system, or the presence of fat or other tissues in the bloodstream. Factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and various medical conditions increase the risk of suffering an embolism.
To prevent an embolism, it is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle, avoid smoking, and be alert to symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, loss of consciousness, or partial paralysis. Treatment for an embolism usually involves the use of anticoagulants or thrombolytics to dissolve the clot, depending on the underlying cause.
