Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Maryland Democrat, announced Sunday evening that he had suffered a minor stroke “this weekend.”
In a statement posted to Twitter, Mr. Van Hollen said he had gone to George Washington University Hospital after feeling lightheaded and suffering “acute neck pain” while giving a speech in western Maryland.
“Earlier today, an angiogram indicated that I had experienced a minor stroke in the form of a small venous tear at the back of my head,” he said.
Mr. Van Hollen said, citing his doctors, that his stroke will have “no long-term effects or damage.”
This weekend, after feeling lightheaded while delivering a speech, I sought medical attention at the recommendation of the Attending Physician. I’m feeling much better but will follow doctors’ orders and curtail my schedule for the next few days. My full statement is below: pic.twitter.com/1sYq7FZMqS
— Senator Chris Van Hollen (@ChrisVanHollen) May 16, 2022
He said that he will remain at George Washington hospital “for a few days” but expects to return to his Senate duties “later this week.”
Mr. Van Hollen was the second prominent Democratic politician to announce Sunday that he had suffered a stroke over the weekend.
Lt. Gov. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania also had a stroke, in his case occurring before voters will decide the fate of his run for the state’s U.S. Senate seat.
Mr. Fetterman, who has comfortably led in polls before Tuesday’s Democratic primary, also said he expected a full recovery with no long-term effects.
• Victor Morton can be reached at vmorton@washingtontimes.com.
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