Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) was hospitalized Thursday out of “an abundance of caution” after a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up” caused him to fall outside his Braddock, Pennsylvania, home.
Fetterman has faced several health challenges after suffering a stroke during his Senate campaign in 2022. This latest health scare occurred during an early morning walk.
“Out of an abundance of caution, he was transported to a hospital in Pittsburgh,” a statement from Fetterman’s press office said. “Upon evaluation, it was established he had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that led to Senator Fetterman feeling light-headed, falling to the ground and hitting his face with minor injuries.”
Fetterman’s office said he is doing well, but he opted to stay in the hospital for the time being so “doctors can fine-tune his medication regimen.” In a statement, he appeared to be in good spirits, joking about the fall.
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“If you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now!” Fetterman was quoted as saying.
The Senate Democrat was last hospitalized for a physical health problem in February 2023, after he reported feeling light-headed during a Senate retreat. Later that month, he was admitted for clinical depression for an extended period.
