October 14th 2024.
During Sunday's game against the Broncos at Empower Field, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert was unaware that their head coach, Jim Harbaugh, had left the game due to health reasons. Despite this, Herbert praised Harbaugh for his ability to hide it and keep calm during the game. He even expressed genuine concern for his coach's well-being, asking reporters in the post-game conference about Harbaugh's condition.
Thankfully, Harbaugh's health scare turned out to be nothing serious. He had experienced an atrial flutter, a condition where the heart's upper chambers beat abnormally fast. Harbaugh had previously undergone procedures for arrhythmia in the past and was able to recognize the symptoms during pregame warmups. He trusted the doctors and received treatment, ultimately returning to the game without incident.
While Harbaugh was being treated in the locker room, the Chargers managed to score a field goal and take an early lead. However, this was not enough to secure a win as the Broncos' defense struggled to stop the Chargers' offense. In the end, the Broncos fell short with a final score of 23-16.
This was not the first time Harbaugh had experienced a health scare during a game. In 2012, while coaching the 49ers, he had a similar incident but was able to return to work the next day and lead his team to victory. Harbaugh joked that he now had a perfect record of 2-0 with arrhythmias.
Despite the win, Herbert expressed concern for his coach's health and urged him to get checked out by a cardiologist. He mentioned that Harbaugh had mentioned feeling different the night before the game, but Herbert had assumed it was just excitement for the game. The Mayo Clinic's website states that altitude can worsen irregular heart rhythms, which may have been a factor in Harbaugh's condition.
In the end, Harbaugh planned to see a cardiologist for a follow-up examination on Monday. The Chargers were relieved that their coach was okay and grateful for the win. Herbert and his older brother, who is a recent graduate from Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, reminded everyone of the importance of taking care of one's health.
Overall, it was a scary moment for the Chargers, but they were thankful that their coach was able to return to the game and lead them to a victory. As for Harbaugh, he will continue to prioritize his health and trust in his doctors.
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