Caray’s Condition Still Critical After Collapse

A sudden change in heart rhythm was blamed for the collapse of Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray.

Caray was stricken during a Valentine’s Day dinner with his wife.

The 78-year-old announcer remained in critical but stable condition Monday at Eisenhower Medical Center. His condition has remained unchanged since he was admitted Saturday night after falling at the local Basin Street West nightclub.

Family spokesman Bill Wills said, “a sudden change in heart rhythm which seriously affected his circulation” caused the Hall of Fame broadcaster to collapse.

“His heart output is normal now,” Wills was quoted as saying in Monday’s The Desert Sun of Palm Springs.

Doctors were unsure what caused the problem. Caray had a stroke in 1987 but doctors have ruled out another stroke, Wills said.