Ghanaian Footballer Emmanuel Agyemang Badu Hospitalized With Blood Clot In The Lungs

Emmanuel Agyemang Badu is in hospital in Italy after he was diagnosed with a pulmonary microembolism – a blood clot in the lungs. His Serie A club Hellas Verona said he was admitted on Wednesday evening.

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A statement from the club confirmed the 28-year-old Ghanaian international is being kept in at the Sacro Cuore hospital in Negrar for treatment and further tests following “a pulmonary microembolism incident.

“The player’s conditions are good and he will remain under observation for a few days.”

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“This is a small blood clot in the lung, which can be extremely serious, even fatal, if not treated.”

Agyemang Badu said on Thursday morning that he “was doing much better.”

The 28-year-old is expected to remain in hospital for a few days for further observation.

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Ageymang Badu is on loan at Hellas Verona, with and obligation to buy, from Italian rivals Udinese.

Source: AfricaCelebrities.com