LeBron James's Son Bronny Recovering from Cardiac Arrest

Bronny James, the son of NBA star LeBron James, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California on Monday.

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James was taken to the hospital and treated with CPR and a defibrillator. He is now in stable condition.

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The USC medical staff responded quickly to James's cardiac arrest and was able to save his life.

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The staff has experience with cardiac arrests in young athletes, having treated USC freshman forward Vince Iwuchukwu in July 2022.

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Lwuchukwu also collapsed during a workout and was treated with CPR and a defibrillator. He made a full recovery and returned to the basketball team in January 2023.

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It is unclear what the long-term effects of James's cardiac arrest will be on his basketball career. However, he is expected to make a full recovery.

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James's father, LeBron James, has said that he would like to play in the NBA with his son.

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Bronny James's cardiac arrest is a reminder of the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes.

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It is important for athletes to be aware of the signs and symptoms of cardiac arrest and to seek medical attention immediately if they experience any of them.

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The American Heart Association estimates that more than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of a hospital in the United States each year.

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