Summary
Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut was released from the hospital Friday after a small hemorrhagic stroke and will spend several weeks at a rehabilitation center. His doctor expects him to make a full recovery, while Murphy plans to stay in touch with his team remotely during recovery.Key Facts
- Murphy said he noticed something was wrong last Saturday and called 911.
- Doctors diagnosed a small bleed in the thalamus region of his brain.
- Dr. Jose Suarez of Johns Hopkins said Murphy had made strong progress and was expected to recover fully after rehabilitation.
- Murphy will miss several weeks of votes while he recovers at a rehabilitation center.
- Murphy’s office said he first experienced arm numbness at his son’s hockey game and was taken to a local hospital before being transferred to Johns Hopkins.
- Murphy said he would remain engaged with colleagues remotely, and his staff would continue the office’s work.
