Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh had to leave the sidelines during the team’s game due to an atrial flutter, a heart issue that caused his heartbeat to go out of rhythm. Harbaugh went to the medical tent during the first quarter of the game but returned after receiving treatment. He experienced a similar issue in the past and has undergone procedures to address it. His brother, Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, abruptly left a postgame press conference upon hearing about Jim’s health issue. The brothers are close and both have been longtime football coaches. Jim Harbaugh explained that the doctors checked him out and he returned to coach after his heartbeat returned to normal. Ablation procedures have been performed on him in the past to address this issue. John Harbaugh was informed by the Chargers general manager, Joe Hortiz, about Jim’s situation during his own postgame press conference and promptly left to ensure his brother was okay. The Harbaugh brothers have a strong bond, and their close relationship was evident throughout this incident. Ultimately, Jim was able to return to coaching the game and the situation resolved itself after medical attention.
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