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Is Gal Gadot OK? Wonder Woman Star Had 'Massive' Blood Clot During Pregnancy; Here's What CVT Is
Gal Gadot Had Brain Surgery: Israeli actress Gal Gadot, famous for her roles in Wonder Woman and Fast & Furious, took to Instagram on Sunday to share the "profound challenges" she has faced in her life. The actress posted a heartfelt picture of herself feeding her fourth daughter, Ori, accompanied by a detailed caption. In it, she revealed that during the eighth month of her pregnancy, she was diagnosed with a "massive blood clot" in her brain, which led to an urgent brain surgery. So, how is she doing now? Let's delve into the details of what happened and whether she has managed to overcome this difficult ordeal.
Gal Gadot Had Brain Surgery After 'Massive Blood Clot'
Gal Gadot took to her Instagram on Sunday to post a picture of herself, revealing that she was diagnosed with a "massive blood clot" because of which she underwent brain surgery. The Israeli actress wrote, "In February, during my eighth month of pregnancy, I was diagnosed with a massive blood clot in my brain. For weeks, I had endured excruciating headaches that confined me to bed, until I finally underwent an MRI that revealed the terrifying truth (sic)." She then talked about how difficult it was for her and her family to gulp the truth. After the MRI was done and it was claimed that she need to immediately go through brain surgery, Gadot prepared herself for the situation.
During the process of the actress' brain surgery, her fourth daughter Ori was born. Reflecting on the meaning of the name of her daughter, Gadot wrote, "Her name, meaning "my light," wasn't chosen by chance. Before the surgery, I told Jaron that when our daughter arrived, she would be the light waiting for me at the end of this tunnel (sic)."
Gadot was hospitalized at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. She thanked the team of doctors for taking care and helping her recover. Gadot then inform her fans that she is "fully healed." Gadot went on to ask women to listen to their bodies as "pain, discomfort, or even subtle changes often carry deeper meaning (sic)."
What Is Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT)
3 in 100,000 pregnant women in their 30s+ are diagnosed with CVT (Cerebral venous thrombosis). As per El Camino Health, CVT happens when a vein in the brain is blocked because of a blood clot. This can further lead to burst blood vessels. The common symptoms of CVT are headache, blurred vision, seizures, fainting, losing consciousness, loss of control, and even coma.
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