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Sen. John Fetterman Hospitalized For Observation After Feeling Lightheaded
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Sen. John Fetterman was hospitalized after feeling lightheaded at a Senate Democratic retreat.
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He left the retreat and was driven to the George Washington University Hospital by his staff.
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Fetterman suffered a stroke last year before winning his primary race.
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He was implanted with a pacemaker and defibrillator after his stroke.
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Fetterman was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in 2017.
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Initial tests did not show evidence of a new stroke but doctors are running more tests.
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Fetterman is in good spirits and talking with his staff and family.
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He defeated Dr. Mehmet Oz in a close race for the US Senate seat.
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Fetterman resumed his duties as Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor after his stroke.
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He released a health report from his primary care physician in October saying he was “recovering well”.
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Fetterman acknowledged using a closed captioning device during his campaign but stressed he was transparent about his health challenges.
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Despite his health struggles, he defeated his opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz, in November.
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He attended President Biden's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
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Fetterman's health became a central issue during the campaign.
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His Republican opponent, Dr. Mehmet Oz, repeatedly questioned his fitness to serve in the Senate.
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Fetterman's win over Oz helped Democrats grow their majority in the Senate to 51 seats.
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He is being kept overnight at the hospital for observation.