Kansas City Chiefs Cardiac Arrest Required Defibrillator Shock To Heart

Harrowing deets in this medical emergency that has sparked online speculation, concern for athlete safety and thanks to emergency personnel . . . Check the latest report: 

"The 25-year-old athlete Thompson had the seizure during a special teams meeting Thursday and briefly went into cardiac arrest, agent Chris Turnage confirmed, triggering a swift response from fellow team members and staff — including a defibrillator shock to restart his heart. "

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Kansas City Chiefs Defensive End BJ Thompson is alert and recovering in the hospital after going into cardiac arrest for more than a minute on Thursday.

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