Bronny James released from hospital after cardiac arrest
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[July 28, 2023]
By Steve Keating
(Reuters) -LeBron James thanked fans for their love and prayers for
his son Bronny, who was released from hospital on Thursday after he
suffered a cardiac arrest while training with the University of
Southern California (USC) basketball team.
The 18-year-old son of the NBA's all-time leading scorer went into
cardiac arrest on Monday and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical
Center where he was placed in intensive care.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center said in a statement on Thursday that
James had been discharged and was back home resting with his family.
"Thanks to the swift and effective response by the USC athletics’
medical staff, Bronny James was successfully treated for a sudden
cardiac arrest," said Merije Chukumerije, the consulting
cardiologist. "He arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center fully
conscious, neurologically intact and stable.
"Mr. James was cared for promptly by highly-trained staff and has
been discharged home, where he is resting."
Earlier on Thursday LeBron James posted a thank you to fans for
their support on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
LeBron James, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers and is considered
one of the greatest basketball players of all time, has expressed
interest in one day playing alongside his son in the NBA before his
stellar career comes to a close.
"I want to thank the countless people sending my family love and
prayers," posted James on messaging platform X, formerly known as
Twitter. "We feel you and I’m so grateful.
"Everyone doing great.
"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!"
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Sierra Canyon Trailblazers point guard
Bronny James looks on during warm up for the Battle of the Valley
against the Notre Dame Knights played at Pauley Pavilion in Los
Angeles, California, U.S. January 27, 2023. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA
TODAY Sports via REUTERS/File Photo
The incident comes a year after USC center Vince
Iwuchukwu collapsed during practice after suffering heart failure.
Iwuchukwu was revived by team's medical staff and played last season
after recovering.
It is also reminiscent of an incident in January, when Buffalo Bills
safety Damar Hamlin collapsed from a cardiac arrest during a Monday
night NFL game in Cincinnati.
Hamlin received life-saving CPR on the field as the frightening
scene unfolded in front of a packed stadium and television audience.
Hamlin, who spent days in the hospital recovering, plans to play
this season.
Doctors offered no indication of if or when Bronny James would
return to the basketball court but indicated his recovery so far has
been encouraging.
"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," said Chukumerije.
(Reporting by Steve Keating in Toronto; Editing by Christian
Radnedge)
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