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- Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh wearing heart monitor, taking blood thinner after irregular heartbeat (newsbreak.com)
Chargers Coach Harbaugh Addresses Irregular Heartbeat
Jim Harbaugh, the coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, experienced an irregular heartbeat during the team’s win on Sunday. He underwent medical testing on Monday and decided to speak to the media about his condition despite not being scheduled to do so.
Harbaugh has been dealing with atrial flutter for many years. He has had ablation procedures in the past and may need another one in the future. He is currently wearing a heart monitor and taking a blood thinner.
Harbaugh said he felt the irregular heartbeat before the team left for Denver and it flared up during pregame warmups. He received medical attention during the game and returned to the sideline after his heart rhythm returned to normal.
Most players were unaware of Harbaugh’s condition until after the game. Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter took over head coaching duties while Harbaugh was in the locker room.
Harbaugh’s brother, John, who is the coach of the Baltimore Ravens, was not surprised by Jim’s return to the sideline. He said Jim is never one to waste an opportunity.