Bronny James out of ICU after suffering Cardiac arrest

• Bronny James is the eldest son of NBA star LeBron James and is also a young basketball player
• The youngster suffered a cardiac arrest during a practice session on Tuesday 
• The USC freshman is however in stable condition and is already out of the ICU

Bronny James, the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, encountered a cardiac arrest during a practice session. Fortunately, medical personnel swiftly attended to him and transported him to the hospital. As of now, he is in stable condition and no longer in intensive care. The James family spokesperson requested privacy during this time, and the family expressed their gratitude to the USC medical and athletic staff for their dedicated efforts to ensure the safety of their athletes.

The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed their response to a medical emergency involving an adult male at the Galen Center at 9:26 a.m. PT on Monday. USC Athletics declined to comment on the situation, citing student privacy concerns.

Cardiac arrest is a condition where the heart suddenly stops beating, leading to a halt in blood flow to vital organs. Immediate treatment involves the use of automated external defibrillators and CPR. According to the National Institutes of Health, cardiac arrest accounts for up to 450,000 deaths annually in the U.S. It’s crucial to distinguish cardiac arrest from a heart attack, as the latter results from an artery blockage, and the heart usually continues to beat.

Bronny James (left) is the eldest son of NBA star LeBron James (right) and suffered a Cardiac arrest during a practice session but is now in stable condition and out of ICU. | PHOTO: Sky |

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who made a successful return to his career after experiencing cardiac arrest during a “Monday Night Football” game last season, extended his support to James through social media.

Bronny James, aged 18, is starting his freshman year at USC and holds the 20th spot in the 2023 ESPN 100 rankings. He is also the sixth-ranked point guard in the class of 2023. This unfortunate incident marks the second consecutive year that USC’s basketball program has dealt with a player suffering from cardiac arrest. Vincent Iwuchukwu, a prominent incoming freshman in college basketball last season, experienced cardiac arrest in July 2022 but made a remarkable recovery and returned to play for USC in January, participating in 14 games.

Bronny was ready to commence his collegiate career with the USC men’s basketball team during an exhibition tour in Croatia and Greece. In preparation for the tour, the NCAA granted USC an additional 10 practice days. The exhibition tour was intended to showcase matchups in Athens and Mykonos, Greece, as well as Dubrovnik, Croatia.