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Fact Check: Bronny James's Cardiac Arrest and COVID-19 Vaccine Connection

The recent cardiac arrest of Bronny James, son of LeBron James, has sparked debates on social media, including claims on Twitter (referred to as The X) linking his condition to the COVID-19 vaccine. Cardiac arrest is distinct from a heart attack and myocarditis, with Bronny experiencing a rare occurrence among young athletes. While cardiologists consider factors like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, arrhythmia, and commotio cardis as potential causes, the vaccine is not directly implicated.

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