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Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home

Washington — Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has been hospitalized after a fall near his home, which caused minor injuries to his face, his spokesman said in a statement posted on social media. 

Fetterman fell to the ground after feeling light-headed, which was due to a ventricular fibrillation flare-up, the statement said. Ventricular fibrillation is a type of irregular heartbeat. Fetterman is remaining at the hospital for observation so doctors can "fine-tune" his medications. 

"During an early morning walk, Senator Fetterman sustained a fall near his home in Braddock," his spokesperson said. The statement continued:

"Out of an abundance of caution, he was transported to a hospital in Pittsburgh. 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. Senator Fetterman had this to say: 'If you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now!' He is doing well and receiving routine observation at the hospital. He has opted to stay so doctors can fine-tune his medication regimen. Senator Fetterman is grateful for the EMTs, doctors, and nurses who are providing his care."

US senator John Fetterman jokes from hospital after fall

Democratic Senator John Fetterman is under observation in hospital after he fell and injured his face following an irregular heartbeat flare-up.

Fetterman, 56, was taken to hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where his team said he is now "doing well" but remains under observation.

"If you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now!" the senator joked in a statement released by an office spokesperson.

Health issues afflicted Fetterman during his successful 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign, when he had a stroke and later spent six weeks in hospital seeking treatment for severe depression.

A spokesperson for Fetterman said on social media that the 6-foot-8 senator fell near his home in Braddock, east Pittsburgh.

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