Medical doctors treating Bronny James — a former four-star recruit and the eldest son of Lakers celebrity LeBron James — imagine a congenital coronary heart defect was the reason for his sudden cardiac arrest in July, in accordance an announcement launched by the James household.
“After a complete preliminary analysis at Cedars-Sinai Medical Heart led by Dr. Merije Chukumerije and follow-up evaluations on the Mayo Clinic led by Dr. Michael J. Ackerman and Atlantic Well being/Morristown Medical Heart led by Dr. Matthew W. Martinez, the possible reason for Mr. James’ sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) has been recognized,” the household mentioned in an announcement obtained by CBS Sports activities. “It’s an anatomically and functionally important Congenital Coronary heart Defect which might and will probably be handled.”
In accordance with the household, docs aren’t simply anticipating a full restoration for Bronny. They imagine he’ll be capable to return to the court docket sooner or later.
“We’re very assured in Bronny’s full restoration and return to basketball within the very close to future,” the James household assertion says. “We’ll proceed to offer updates to media and respectfully reiterate the household’s request for privateness.”
Bronny was hospitalized after collapsing throughout a observe on the USC campus in July and transported to a Cedars-Sinai Medical Heart’s Intensive Care Unit. He was moved out of the ICU and upgraded to steady situation earlier than being discharged dwelling, the place he was resting and recovering and mentioned to be in good spirits.
Because the incident, Bronny has been away from the staff because it prepares for the 2023-24 season, together with lacking the staff’s journey overseas earlier this month whereas doing follow-up evaluations on the Mayo Clinic.
James was ranked by 247Sports because the No. 27 general participant within the Class of 2023 and the second-highest ranked signee of USC’s third-ranked signing class behind No. 2 general prospect Isaiah Collier.
