Bronny James discharged after cardiac arrest

Bronny James discharged after cardiac arrest

LeBron James’ Son Released From Hospital after Cardiac Arrest

18-year-old Bronny James, son of basketball superstar LeBron James, has been released from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center just three days after experiencing cardiac arrest during a college basketball practice. Despite the seriousness of the incident, Bronny’s treatment and recovery have been nothing short of miraculous. Consulting cardiologist Dr. Merije Chukumerije praised the swift and effective response by the USC athletics’ medical staff, who attended to him immediately following the incident at the University of Southern California’s Galen Center.

“Mr. James was cared for promptly by highly trained staff and has been discharged home, where he is resting. Although his workup will be ongoing, we are hopeful for his continued progress and are encouraged by his response, resilience, and his family and community support,” Chukumerije stated.

This news brings immense relief to the James family and their legions of fans around the world. LeBron James, in a social media post, expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of love and prayers received by his family and assured everyone that they are safe and healthy.

“We have our family together, safe and healthy, and we feel your love. Will have more to say when we’re ready but I wanted to tell everyone how much your support has meant to all of us!” LeBron James wrote.

Bronny spent a brief period in intensive care, but his relatively quick transition out of the ICU is promising. Dr. Sameer Amin, a cardiologist and chief medical officer at L.A. Care Health Plan, considers this a positive sign, suggesting that Bronny did not suffer significant brain or heart damage.

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“Usually we see that when somebody’s heart gets restarted very quickly after it stops. Also, in young people, you tend to get these bounce-backs a lot faster. It’s a really positive outcome that he’s already out of the ICU,” Amin commented.

While this news is undoubtedly relieving, it’s important to recognize that Bronny’s basketball career may be impacted by this health setback. Extensive testing will be conducted to determine the cause of his cardiac arrest, which will shed light on the path forward. Dr. Amin cautions against speculation and emphasizes that the ability to return to basketball will depend on the underlying cause of the cardiac event.

“If [the cardiac event] is happening because of an unusual blow to the chest like in the Damar Hamlin case, oftentimes those people can have a positive outcome because it’s a rare and unusual event that led to the heart-stopping,” Amin noted. “In those where there’s an underlying genetic problem or an underlying electrical issue, it can be a little bit more tricky to get somebody back on the playing field.”

It’s crucial for Bronny’s medical team to conduct a thorough evaluation and develop a comprehensive plan that prioritizes his health and well-being. The James family and their supporters remain hopeful and optimistic that the young athlete will recover fully and find his way back to the basketball court.

For more information on cardiac arrest, please visit the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.

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