Summary
U.S. Senator John Fetterman experienced a heart issue, leading to a minor fall during a walk. He was taken to a hospital in Pittsburgh where he is being observed and his medication is being adjusted. Fetterman, who has a history of heart problems and a previous stroke, is doing well, according to his office.
Key Facts
- Senator John Fetterman had a heart issue called "ventricular fibrillation" that caused him to feel light-headed and fall.
- He is currently hospitalized in Pittsburgh and only sustained minor injuries.
- Doctors are adjusting his medication while he is under routine observation.
- Ventricular fibrillation is a serious heart rhythm problem that can cause cardiac arrest.
- Fetterman was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy in 2022, affecting his heart's function.
- He previously suffered a stroke in 2022 due to a blood clot from atrial fibrillation.
- After the stroke, he had surgery to implant a pacemaker and defibrillator.
- Fetterman has also faced post-stroke challenges like depression and auditory processing disorder.
