Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has revealed he received 20 stitches following a fall near his home, caused by a cardiac-related flare-up. The Democratic senator posted a photo of his injuries on social media on Saturday, appearing in good spirits.
His spokesperson said the 56-year-old had a ventricular fibrillation flare-up, which made him feel lightheaded and fall. Fetterman was discharged from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Saturday and is now at home with his wife and children.
“20 stitches later and a full recovery, I’m back home with [Gisele Fetterman] and the kids,” Fetterman wrote. He expressed gratitude for the medical care he received.
The incident occurred on Thursday during an early morning walk near his home in Braddock. He was taken to a hospital in Pittsburgh as a precaution. The senator has faced health issues in recent years, including a stroke in 2022 and treatment for clinical depression in 2023.
