Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has returned home after spending several days in a hospital following a fall and an unexpected cardiac episode. The incident occurred at his residence, where he reportedly struck his head hard enough to require stitches.
During the initial medical evaluation for the injury, doctors identified that the senator was experiencing ventricular fibrillation, a dangerous and potentially life-threatening disruption in the heart’s electrical activity. Medical staff acted immediately, administering a controlled shock that successfully restored a normal heartbeat.
Fetterman remained under close observation for additional testing throughout the week as physicians worked to ensure that his condition was stable. His office confirmed that the cardiac event was linked to an underlying heart condition and contributed to the fall that led to his hospitalization.
In an update he was released from hospital, his spokesperson stated the senator was recovering well and had been cleared to resume his duties. The health scare comes shortly after the Senate reconvened following the November elections and adds to the senator’s documented medical history, which includes a major stroke in 2022 and a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation the following year.
Fetterman is expected to ease back into his schedule while continuing to monitor his health under the guidance of his medical team.
