Serena Williams Hospitalized After Suffering Blood Clot In Lungs

Jesi
March 02, 2011 07:02 AM

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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Professional tennis player Serena Williams arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar party hosted by Graydon Carter held at Sunset Tower on February 27, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.

Tennis ace Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment at a hospital in Los Angeles after suffering a blood clot in her lungs, People magazine reported Wednesday.

Williams, 29, turned out for Elton John's AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, however her health took a turn for the worse Monday.

"Monday, Serena Williams underwent emergency treatment at Cedars [Medical Center] for a hematoma she suffered as a result of treatment for a more critical situation," a representative for Williams, Nicole Chabot, told the magazine.

"Last week, Serena suffered from a pulmonary embolism [a blood clot in the lungs] which was discovered upon her return to L.A. She had been in New York for doctor appointments for the ongoing issues with her foot," she added.

Doctors were continuing to monitor her condition Wednesday.