Sen. Chris Van Hollen Of Maryland Out Of Hospital Following Stroke

MARYLAND — Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen is out of the hospital after suffering a stroke a week ago.

"It’s great to be back home after a long week," he tweeted Sunday. "I’m grateful for the generous outpouring of support from everyone and the dedicated care I received from the team at GW."

The 63-year-old, who is seeking a second term in office, was admitted to George Washington University Hospital on May 15 after experiencing lightheadedness and acute neck pain while delivering a speech in western Maryland.

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An angiogram showed that he had experienced a minor stroke in the form of a small venous tear at the back of his head.

Van Hollen said he is expected to make a full recovery and return to the U.S. Senate.

He was first elected to the Senate in November 2016 after serving seven terms in the U.S. House.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke, and it is a leading cause of death for Americans, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.