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1 month ago | healthday.com | India Edwards |Jonathan A Drezner

Key TakeawaysNew research found no link between COVID vaccines and cardiac arrest in athletesCardiac arrest in young athletes is rare and usually caused by underlying heart issuesExperts say it can happen at anytimeTUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- A new study has found no evidence that COVID vaccines increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, despite numerous claims that circulated during the pandemic. The six-year study — published Feb.

Jul 27, 2023 | cleveland.com | Jonathan A Drezner

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The basketball world held its breath Tuesday when a James family spokesperson announced that Bronny James was hospitalized after going into cardiac arrest during a practice Monday at USC. Fortunately, the eldest son of NBA star LeBron James was treated and moved out of the ICU by the time news of his cardiac arrest broke.

Jul 27, 2023 | wesh.com | Lauren Mascarenhas |Jonathan A Drezner

Amid an outpouring of support from fans, friends and fellow athletes, experts say Bronny James and his doctors can now focus on his specific road to recovery after the son of NBA star LeBron James suffered cardiac arrest during basketball practice Monday at the University of Southern California. Bronny, 18, an incoming freshman for USC’s basketball team, was hospitalized following the incident, and is now in stable condition and out of intensive care.

Jul 27, 2023 | wsbtv.com | Debbie Lord |Jonathan A Drezner

Bronny James, who suffered cardiac arrest during basketball practice at the University of Southern California Monday, had a cardiac screening several months ago as part of a program for prospective NBA players, a source familiar with the matter told CNN Wednesday. >> Read more trending newsAccording to the source, James had two screenings – a transthoracic echocardiogram and an electrocardiogram (EKG) – and both showed normal results.

Mar 17, 2023 | abc7.com | Katie Kindelan |Jonathan A Drezner

A North Carolina mom's quick thinking and knowledge of CPR recently helped save her 17-year-old daughter's life. Keianna Joe, a high school senior, was warming up for a cheerleading competition at a North Carolina high school on March 5, when she became unresponsive.