Former star's health scare
Published Date:
02 July 2008
Former Wigan player Phil Blake has spoke of his relief that doctors discovered a potentially life-threatening blood clot in his lungs before it was too late.
Blake is recovering with his family at his home in Sydney just days after the traumatic experience.
The 43-year-old, complaining of chest pains and loss of breathe, was rushed to Manly hospital after a CAT scan revealed the dangerous clots in his lungs.
Doctors immediately put the Manly Marlins RU boss on medication to break down the clot and ease the build-up of blood in his lungs.
"The worst thing was I didn't know what was going on," said Blake, who played for Wigan from 1989-90.
"With blood clots if it travels to the wrong place you're in a fair bit of trouble. I'm just relieved that it was found and we were able to treat it promptly."
The full article contains 153 words and appears in Wigan Observer newspaper.
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Last Updated:
02 July 2008 11:09 AM
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Source:
Wigan Observer
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Location:
Wigan
