Sen. Fetterman Health Update

BRADDOCK, PA — Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman is back home after being hospitalized following the flare-up of a heart condition and a fall that injured him in his home community outside of Pittsburgh.

Fetterman's office said he suffered a ventricular fibrillation incident that caused him to feel light-headed and fall during a walk on Thursday.

According to the American Heart Association, ventricular fibrillation is considered the most serious abnormal heart rhythm. It is extremely dangerous and can lead to sudden cardiac death.

When ventricular fibrillation occurs, electrical activity causes the heart’s lower chambers (ventricles) to quiver instead of contracting (or beating) normally. This prohibits the heart from pumping blood, causing collapse and cardiac arrest.

Fetterman announced on social media Saturday that he was fully recovered from the event. The post included a graphic photo of the facial injuries he received from the fall.

"20 stitches later and a full recovery, I’m back home with @giselefetterman and the kids," he stated on X.

"I’m overwhelmed + profoundly grateful for all the well-wishes.

"Truly.

"Grateful for @UPMC for the incredible medical care that put me back together.

"THANK YOU SO MUCH.

"See you back in DC."