U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) was released from the hospital and is recovering at home after suffering a fall near his residence in Braddock early Thursday morning.
The Senator, 56, was hospitalized in Pittsburgh following the incident and sustained minor facial injuries that required 20 stitches. Fetterman’s office stated that the fall was caused by a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up” that led him to feel light-headed while walking.
Senator Fetterman provided an update on his recovery on Saturday via X, writing, “20 stitches later and a full recovery, I’m back home with @giselefetterman and the kids. I’m overwhelmed + profoundly grateful for all the well-wishes. Truly. Grateful for @UPMC for the incredible medical care that put me back together. THANK YOU SO MUCH. See you back in DC.”
This latest health event follows a series of medical challenges for the Pennsylvania Democrat. During his 2022 Senate campaign, Fetterman suffered a significant stroke on May 13, which he attributed to a blood clot stemming from his heart being in an A-fib rhythm for too long. He subsequently received a pacemaker and defibrillator and has openly discussed the ensuing recovery, which included battling auditory processing issues.
In an excerpt from his recently released book, Unfettered, Fetterman revealed the seriousness of the stroke, recalling that his heart stopped for several seconds. He also reflected that he perhaps should have “quit” the 2022 race as he struggled with his recovery and depression.
In the following months, Fetterman was briefly hospitalized in Washington, D.C., after becoming disoriented, though doctors ruled out a second stroke. This led to his several-week hospitalization at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2023, where he received successful treatment for depression.
Fetterman’s current term in the U.S. Senate runs until January 2029, and he has expressed confidence in his ability to continue serving.
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