Article updated: 11/15/2012 7:10 PM

Jim Harbaugh has procedure for irregular heartbeat

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick talks with head coach Jim Harbaugh Sunday during the fourth quarter. Harbaugh has been sent to the hospital for a "minor procedure" after doctors discovered he had an irregular heartbeat.

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San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh was sent to the hospital Thursday for a "minor procedure" after doctors discovered he had an irregular heartbeat. The team said it anticipates Harbaugh will be back at the 49ers facility Friday, though it's unclear in what capacity. No details about the procedure were given.