PITTSBURGH —

Sen. John Fetterman from Pennsylvania had to be hospitalized suffering a ventricular fibrillation flare near his home.

Fetterman's spokesperson said the senator was walking near his home when he suddenly felt light-headed and fell to the ground, and hit his face. Advertisement

The fall caused minor injuries.

>> More information on Fetterman's fall near his home.

What is ventricular fibrillation?

According to the Mayo Clinic , ventricular fibrillation (VF) is a life‑threatening arrhythmia in which the heart’s lower chambers quiver rapidly and chaotically, preventing effective blood circulation.

VF is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment and is the leading cause of sudden cardiac death.

The senator is said to be doing well but is undergoing observati

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