Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-PA) office has just announced that the Pennsylvania Democrat has been rushed to a Pittsburgh hospital.
The senator was hospitalized on Thursday after falling during an early morning walk near his home in Braddock.
Fetterman is reportedly being treated for a suspected ventricular fibrillation episode.
His office said he’s under “routine observation.”
The statement from Fetterman’s office said.
“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 is remaining in the hospital so doctors can “fine-tune his medication regimen,” according to the statement.
A spokesperson for the senator explained:
“During an early morning walk, Senator Fetterman sustained a fall near his home in Braddock.
“Out of an abundance of caution, he was transported to a hospital in Pittsburgh,” the spokesperson 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.”
This story is developing.
Check back for updates.
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