LeBron James' son Bronny, 18, diagnosed with congenital heart defect after cardiac arrest
One month after Bronny James, the oldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James, suffered cardiac arrest, his family has answers as to why. In a statement given to NBC News by the James family spokesperson, the cause for the sudden cardiac arrest was identified as an "anatomically and functionally significant congenital heart defect." "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," the statement reads.
Via: Today
