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Kansas City Chiefs' BJ Thompson suffered a cardiac arrest and seizure during a team meeting. Teammate Harrison Butker played a vital role in saving him. Thompson is now awake and responsive, receiving praise for the quick medical response that helped him.

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Heroic kicker Harrison Butker's quick thinking saved BJ Thompson's life during a scary medical emergency.

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson suffered a medical emergency during a team meeting, going into a cardiac arrest. Thompson's teammate, Harrison Butker, played a crucial role in aiding Thompson during the incident by rushing for help. Butker's quick thinking and efforts were praised in helping Thompson during the emergency. The entire Chiefs organization and medical team were lauded for their swift response in tending to Thompson. The incident led to the cancellation of the Chiefs' practice as Thompson was hospitalized in stable condition.

Shortly after, Thompson was reported to be responsive and awake, showing signs of recovery after the alarming episode. The NFL community rallied around Thompson, sending well wishes for his full recovery. The Chiefs and their fans were relieved to receive positive updates on Thompson's condition, hoping for his continued improvement.

The episode highlighted the importance of having a support system and medical staff well-versed in handling emergencies within sports teams, particularly during unexpected health crises such as Thompson's. The incident was a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of health complications that can arise, even in high-performance athletic settings. Thompson's recovery was celebrated as a testament to the effectiveness of the response provided by his teammates and the medical professionals on-site. The health scare stirred reflection in the sports community about the fragility of life and the critical need for preparedness to address such situations promptly.

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Harrison Butker played vital role in saving BJ Thompson during seizure and cardiac arrest, Chiefs staffer says

Fox News - 234 days ago - When BJ Thompson had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a team meeting, Harrison Butker alerted medical staff, a Chiefs employee says.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/harrison-butker-played-vital-role-saving-bj-thompson-during-seizure-cardiac-arrest-chiefs-staffer-says

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https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/us-sport/kansas-city-chiefs-bj-thompson-cardiac-arrest-b2558961.html

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New York Post - 234 days ago - When BJ Thompson suffered a seizure Thursday, kicker Harrison Butker played a critical role in alerting medical personnel in the training room.

https://nypost.com/2024/06/07/sports/harrison-butker-aided-chiefs-bj-thompson-during-medical-scare/

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The Washington Post - 234 days ago - BJ Thompson, a second-year defensive end, was brought out of sedation Friday after having a seizure a day earlier.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/06/07/bj-thompson-chiefs-seizure/

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Daily Wire - 234 days ago - Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson, 25, is reportedly on the road to recovery after suffering a seizure and cardiac arrest during a team meeting this week. The incident happened on Thursday when the former Stephen F. Austin State University standout was in a special teams meeting. Rick Burkholder, the Chiefs’ vice president of ...

https://www.dailywire.com/news/chiefs-bj-thompson-responsive-after-cardiac-arrest-harrison-butker-played-key-role-in-helping-him

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Hollywood Life - 234 days ago - The football player's agent reportedly shared an update on BJ's health after he suffered from cardiac arrest.

https://hollywoodlife.com/2024/06/07/bj-thompson-awake-after-cardiac-arrest/

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The Gateway Pundit - 234 days ago - As The Gateway Pundit reported on Thursday, the Kansas City Chiefs halted all team activities after defensive lineman BJ Thompson suffered a seizure and soon after went into cardiac arrest during a special teams meeting.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/06/update-kansas-city-chiefs-lineman-who-suffered-cardiac/

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Yardbarker - 234 days ago - Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson is on the road to recovery following a frightening incident at the team facility on Thursday. The Chiefs canceled practice on Thursday after Thompson, a second-year reserve player, suffered a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a team meeting. Thompson was transported to a local hospital, where he stayed overnight. On Friday, Chiefs head trainer Rick Burkholder shared some more information about the situation. Burkholder said Thompson began having a seizure during a team meeting, at which point kicker Harrison Butker ran to the training room for help. Thompson went into cardiac arrest as the Chiefs’ medical personnel were tending to him. Successful CPR was then administered. Burkholder told reporters that Thompson was in cardiac arrest for less than two minutes. He was then turned over to local paramedics and transported to a hospital, where he was sedated and put on a ventilator overnight. Burkholder said Thompson was brought out of sedation on Friday and

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https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/06/07/chiefs-bj-thompson-alert-responsive/

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People - 234 days ago - "Harrison's that guy, he loves all of us and we're a family," Chiefs safety Justin Reid said of Harrison Butker's quick action following teammate BJ Thompson's cardiac arrest during a team meeting.

https://people.com/harrison-butker-ran-for-help-after-bj-thompson-began-seizing-8660262

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NBC News - 234 days ago - Kansas City Chiefs backup defensive lineman BJ Thompson is “awake and alert,” his agent told NBC News on Friday, after the athlete suffered a seizure and cardiac arrest on Thursday.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/sports/kansas-city-chiefs-lineman-bj-thompson-awake-responsive-cardiac-arrest-rcna156091

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Sports Illustrated - 234 days ago - Rick Burkholder, Kansas City Chiefs vice president of sports medicine and performance, addressed the medical emergency defensive end BJ Thompson suffered at the team's facilities on Thursday and praised the fast-acting medical team.

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People - 234 days ago - BJ Thompson had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest on June 6. Here's a timeline of the Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle's medical emergency.

https://people.com/bj-thompson-medical-emergency-timeline-8660193

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https://www.tmz.com/2024/06/07/chiefs-bj-thompson-awake-and-responsive-after-cardiac-arrest/

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Heavy - 234 days ago - Kansas City Chiefs defensive end BJ Thompson is "awake and responsive" after suffering a seizure and then going into cardiac arrest.

https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/bj-thompson-awake-and-responsive/

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New York Post - 234 days ago - Thompson suffered a seizure on Thursday during a team meeting and went into cardiac arrest.

https://nypost.com/2024/06/07/sports/chiefs-bj-thompson-awake-and-responsive-after-medical-scare/

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One America News Network - 234 days ago - The defensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, BJ Thompson, is now “awake and alert,” his agent told NBC News on Friday, after Thompson suffered a seizure and cardiac arrest the day before. 

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Breitbart - 234 days ago - It has been revealed that Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s quick thinking led to saving the life of defensive end BJ Thompson.

https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2024/06/07/chiefs-harrison-butker-was-first-teammate-bring-medical-staff-bj-thompson-during-cardiac-arrest/

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New York Post - 234 days ago - The Chiefs canceled team activities Thursday in the wake of Thompson’s scare, with the team’s medical personnel acting swiftly.

https://nypost.com/2024/06/07/sports/chiefs-bj-thompson-unconscious-but-stable-after-scary-episode/

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Breitbart - 234 days ago - Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson remains in unconscious but stable condition, after suffering a seizure and cardiac arrest during a team meeting on Thursday.

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