Bronny James was discharged from a Southern California hospital on Thursday days after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a basketball workout, a doctor said.
Dr. Merije Chukumerije, FACC, Cardiovascular Medicine, Sports and Exercise Cardiology at Cedars-Sinai-Medical Group, released the statement to The Athletic.
“Thanks to the swift and effective response by the USC athletics’ medical staff, Bronny James was successfully treated for sudden cardiac arrest. He arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center fully conscious, neurologically intact and stable,” the statement read.
“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.”
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