LeBron James‘ son, Bronny, suffered a cardiac arrest during a basketball workout on Tuesday, 25 July 2023, raising questions about potential links to COVID-19 vaccine side effects.
Was Bronny James cardiac arrest linked to COVID-19 vaccine?
Here’s what we know so far:
THE INCIDENT AND CURRENT CONDITION
Bronny James, the 18-year-old son of NBA superstar LeBron James, experienced a cardiac arrest while practising basketball at USC’s Galen Centre.
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As reported by TMZ Sports, LeBron’s son was immediately taken to the hospital, where medical staff treated him. As of the latest update, Bronny is in stable condition and has been released from the intensive care unit.
THE FAMILY’S STATEMENT
A spokesperson for the James family released a statement regarding the incident, asking for respect and privacy for the family.
The spokesperson informed the media that Bronny is now in stable condition.
“We ask for respect and privacy for the James family and we will update media when there is more information,” the statement read.
PUBLIC SPECULATION AND VACCINE SIDE-EFFECTS
The incident has led to public speculation regarding potential links between cardiac arrest and myocarditis related to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, further heightened the hysteria when he tweeted about myocarditis as a known side effect, but questioned its prevalence.
What is Myocarditis and how is it linked to COVID-19?
Myocarditis is an inflammation of the heart muscle that can lead to cardiac arrest.
CDC data indicates that, out of 54.8 million doses of the mRNA vaccine given to children between ages five and 17, there were 635 cases of diagnosed myocarditis as of May 2022.
The CDC has emphasised that any health problem occurring after vaccination is considered an adverse event, and it may or may not be directly related to the vaccine. This distinction is crucial in assessing potential vaccine side effects.
MYOCARDITIS AND VIRAL INFECTIONS
Dr Michael Emery, a cardiologist and co-director of the sports cardiology centre at Cleveland Clinic, explained to Fortune that myocarditis is often caused by viral infections, and some individuals may be genetically susceptible to it.
The reasons for varying reactions to viral infections remain unclear.
Moreover, a study published in the American Heart Association journal found that the risk of myocarditis following a COVID-19 vaccine booster is low.
Additionally, when myocarditis does occur, it tends to be mild. Teen boys and young men appear to have the highest risk for this condition.
Alas, Bronny James’ cardiac arrest caused enough of a row to divide opinion on social media. Check out some of the reactions below:
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