Cardinals star J.J. Watt reveals he had atrial fibrillation, heart shocked days before game
According to the Mayo Clinic, atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots in the heart.
Watt said he didn't plan to make the medical condition public, but he was told it was leaked to the media. "It's been a week," Watt said as he held back tears after Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. The Mayo Clinic says the medical condition isn't usually life-threatening, but it can lead to other problems, including a stroke.He secured three combined tackles in the game, which the Cardinals won, 26-16.
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