Key takeaways:
- Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was admitted to a Washington, DC hospital Wednesday night after feeling lightheaded at the Senate Democratic retreat.
- Initial tests did not show any signs of a new stroke, but Fetterman is remaining in the hospital overnight for observation and further tests.
- Fetterman is expected to remain in the hospital overnight for observation and further tests. His office has not released any further information at this time.
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was admitted to a Washington, DC hospital Wednesday night after feeling lightheaded at the Senate Democratic retreat. Initial tests did not show any signs of a new stroke, but Fetterman is remaining in the hospital overnight for observation and further tests.
Fetterman suffered a near-fatal stroke last year days before he won his primary. The stroke was caused by atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat condition, and he was fitted with a pacemaker for his cardiomyopathy.
Joe Calvello, Fetterman’s communications director, said in a statement that initial tests do not show any signs of a new stroke. He is in good spirits and talking with his staff and family.
Fetterman is expected to remain in the hospital overnight for observation and further tests. His office has not released any further information at this time.
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