LeBron James’ 18-year-old son Bronny collapsed during basketball practice at USC last month, having suffered a cardiac arrest. The cause of Bronny James’ sudden cardiac arrest, which occurred near the end of last month, was revealed. Bronny James‘ cardiac arrest was due to ‘congenital heart defect’
The James Family spokesperson released this statement regarding Bronny James following his cardiac arrest last month: “After a comprehensive initial evaluation at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center led by Dr. Merije Chukumerije and follow-up evaluations at the Mayo Clinic led by Dr. Michael J. Ackerman and Atlantic Health/Morristown Medical Center led by Dr. Matthew W. Martinez, the probable cause of Mr. James’ sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) has been identified. It is an anatomically and functionally significant Congenital Heart Defect which can and will be treated. “We are very confident in Bronny’s full recovery and return to basketball in the very near future. We will continue to provide updates to media and respectfully reiterate the family’s request for privacy.”