Sen. John Fetterman returns home after cardiac episode led to fall

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said on social media that he is back at home with his family and fully recovered after being hospitalized for a fall caused by a serious cardiac episode Thursday

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said on social media that he is back at home with his family and fully recovered after being hospitalized for a fall caused by a serious cardiac episode Thursday.

Fetterman posted a selfie on X that showed a large scar across his face. The senator said he received 20 stitches.

“I’m overwhelmed + profoundly grateful for all the well-wishes,” Fetterman wrote, adding a thank you message to the staff at UPMC.

“See you back in DC,” he added.

A spokesperson for Fetterman on Thursday said that he had suffered a ventricular fibrillation, a serious cardiac condition that momentarily reduces blood flow. The episode led to the fall, during which he sustained “minor injuries” to his face.