Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) fell outside his home in Braddock, PA, leading to a trip to the hospital.
Fetterman’s spokesman said a ventricular fibrillation flare-up led to him being light-headed:
Statement from Sen. Fetterman’s Spokesperson:“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.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.”
Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is no laughing matter:
Ventricular fibrillation is a type of irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia). During ventricular fibrillation, the lower heart chambers contract in a very rapid and uncoordinated manner. As a result, the heart doesn’t pump blood to the rest of the body.Ventricular fibrillation is an emergency that requires immediate medical attention. It’s the most frequent cause of sudden cardiac death.
Symptoms include chest pain, very fast heartbeat, dizziness, nausea, and shortness of breath.
People at risk of IV are those who have had it before, a previous heart attack, heart problems at birth, heart muscle disease, damaged heart muscle, drug use, and imbalance of potassium and magnesium.
We don’t have more details. I hope he gets well soon!
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