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Zak Herbstreit, Kirk Herbstreit's Son, Hospitalized and Recovering From Heart Condition

  • Zak Herbstreit, son of ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, was recently hospitalized for five days due to an undiagnosed heart condition.
  • Zak is now home recovering and will undergo a 3-4 month recovery process.
  • Zak was initially diagnosed with pneumonia but an echocardiogram revealed the true cause was a heart issue.
  • Kirk Herbstreit is encouraging athletes to get echocardiograms to detect potential heart problems beyond standard physicals.
  • The Herbstreit family has received an outpouring of support from Ohio State, the Columbus Blue Jackets, and others during this difficult time.
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