Overview
- The Pennsylvania senator fell during an early morning walk on Nov. 13 near his home in Braddock and was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital out of caution.
- His spokesperson said an evaluation identified a ventricular fibrillation flare-up that left him light-headed and led to a face-first fall causing minor injuries.
- Fetterman posted on X that he received 20 stitches and shared a photo of his injuries, adding thanks to UPMC for his care.
- His team said he chose to stay hospitalized briefly so clinicians could fine-tune his medication regimen before discharge.
- The episode follows his 2022 stroke and atrial fibrillation diagnosis, after which he received a pacemaker/defibrillator, and his 2023 inpatient treatment for clinical depression.