In a stunning turn of events, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh revealed to reporters that he will be wearing a heart monitor for the next two weeks and has been prescribed blood thinners after consulting with a cardiologist on Monday. This news comes after Harbaugh experienced a heart rhythm abnormality during his team’s recent victory over the Denver Broncos.
The first-year Chargers coach disclosed that he was dealing with an atrial flutter, a condition that was confirmed by the cardiologist. Harbaugh shared that he will undergo a reevaluation after wearing the heart monitor for two weeks. Additionally, the possibility of having an ablation procedure is still on the table. An ablation procedure is a treatment for irregular heart rhythms that involves using catheters and heat or cold energy to create small scars in the heart, which can block faulty signals causing irregular heartbeats, according to the Mayo Clinic.
During Harbaugh’s brief absence from the sideline on Sunday, defensive coordinator Jesse Minter stepped in as the interim head coach. Harbaugh explained, “That was just a battlefield decision right there. [Offensive coordinator Greg Roman] is in the press box, Jesse is on the field.”
Despite this health scare, Harbaugh, who is 60 years old, revealed that he has experienced similar episodes in the past, noting incidents in 1999 and 2012. This latest development has raised concerns among fans and the Chargers organization.
As the team navigates this uncertain period, Harbaugh’s health remains a top priority. The entire football community is rallying behind the beloved coach, wishing him a speedy recovery and hoping for the best outcome moving forward. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
