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We now have more information about the medical emergency involving Houston Texans coach Gary Kubiak on Sunday night. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday on NFL Network's NFL Total Access that Kubiak suffered what doctors refer to as a mini-stroke when he collapsed on the Reliant Stadium sideline during halftime,Blank Chile Jersey, according to sources with direct knowledge of the coach's condition. The official diagnosis is that Kubiak suffered a TIA,Teemu Selanne Ducks Throwback Jersey, or transient ischemic attack,Bene Benwikere Jersey UK, which occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery for a short time and affects blood flow in the brain. A TIA involves temporary but reversible loss of function,cheap nfl jerseys china wholesale, and doctors tell Rapoport there are no residual effects. A TIA is considered to be a warning that blood flow is not what it should be and can be seen as a precursor for a larger stroke. It is treatable,Chris Davis Orioles Jersey, which seems to be the reason for the optimism when you talk to Texans people,Braden Holtby Jersey Canada, Rapoport said. It remains unclear how long Kubiak will be away from the team,Baltimore Orioles Chris Davis Jersey, but the coach's diagnosis counts as good news in the relative sense. The Around The League Podcast recapped every Week 9 game. Click here to listen and subscribe. |
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