Spurs' Aldridge out indefinitely with minor heart arrhythmia

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge has been ruled out for an indefinite period due to the occurrence of a minor heart arrhythmia, the team announced Saturday.

Both sides have deemed it best that Aldridge sit out until further examinations and tests are completed.

Aldridge was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome in 2007 and has undergone multiple procedures to address the condition since then. WPWS is the result of an extra electrical pathway between the upper and lower chambers of the heart causing a rapid heartbeat, according to the Mayo Clinic.

As a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, he left a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on March 31, 2007 early after complaining of dizziness, leading to his diagnosis and eventually being ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.

In a 2015 ad for American Express, Aldridge revealed that he was born with a heart condition, and that he came out of the womb not breathing, with doctors needing to pump his chest until he gained consciousness.

The five-time All-Star has made 58 appearances this season for the 50-14 Spurs, who sit just 1.5 games back of the Golden State Warriors for the top spot in the Western Conference. Aldridge has averaged 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and two assists on 47.4 percent shooting during that span.