Sen John Fetterman (D-PA) has been hospitalized out of “an abundance of caution” after a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up” caused him to fall outside his Braddock home.
Fetterman has faced a variety of health challenges after a stroke during his Senate campaign in 2022. His latest health scare occurred during an early morning walk on Thursday.
“Out of an abundance of caution, he was transported to a hospital in Pittsburgh,” a statement from his 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 was doing well, but opted to stay in the hospital for the time being so “doctors can fine-tune his medication regimen.” He appeared in good spirits, joking about the fall in a statement.
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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 issue in February 2023, after he reported feeling light-headed during a Senate retreat. Later that month, he was admitted for treatment for clinical depression for an extended period.