WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Fetterman has been admitted to the hospital following a fall on Thursday.

According to his office, the senator experienced a “ventricular fibrillation flare-up,” leading to dizziness and a fall during his early morning walk.

Fetterman is reported to be in good condition and is receiving care at a Pittsburgh hospital. He suffered minor facial injuries and is currently under “routine observation.”

Following his 2022 stroke, Fetterman revealed that he has been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation, a heart condition.

Cardiomyopathy can impede blood flow and potentially cause heartbeats so irregular that they can be fatal. Atrial fibrillation can cause blood to pool inside a pocket of the heart, allowing clots to form. Clots then can break off, get stuck and cut off blood, causing a stroke. 

He continues to suffer a number of side effects from the stroke, including hearing loss. Fetterman said in 2023 that he wears hearing aids to address his hearing loss. 

In a statement, a spokesperson for Fetterman’s office said he was hospitalized “out of an abundance of caution.”

“He is doing well and receiving routine observation at the hospital,” the spokesperson said on X. “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.”

It’s the latest medical episode for the Pennsylvania senator. After his 2022 stroke nearly killed him, Fetterman was admitted in 2023 to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for depression. 

He stayed for six weeks of inpatient care and returned to the Capitol later that year with his depression “in remission.” 

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