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Panthers' Richardson in hospital

Charles Chandler - Staff Writer

Published: Sat, Dec. 06, 2008 02:06PM

Modified Sat, Dec. 06, 2008 03:10PM

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Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has returned to Carolinas Medical Center where he is undergoing tests for "not feeling well," according to team spokesman Charlie Dayton.

Richardson, who has been in the hospital since earlier this week, had a pacemaker defibrillator implanted in his chest a month ago. Dayton said the pacemaker has worked well, and that Richardson's not feeling well isn't necessarily connected to the irregular heartbeat he experienced in early November.

Pacemakers and/or defibrillators are used to prevent sudden cardiac arrest and to correct arrhythmias. Richardson had quadruple heart bypass surgery in 2002 after which doctors forecast a complete recovery.

Dayton said it was unlikely Richardson, 72, would attend the Panthers' game Monday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium.

-- Linebacker Adam Seward (ankle) and defensive end Hilee Taylor (calf) continue to be listed as questionable for Monday's game and didn't practice Saturday. Linebacker Na'il Diggs (thigh) and cornerback Ken Lucas (head) are listed as probable.

-- David Scott

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