Sen. John Fetterman was hospitalized Thursday after he became lightheaded and fell during a morning walk near his home in Braddock, his spokesperson said.

Fetterman, 56, was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital "out of an abundance of caution" to be evaluated and treated for minor injuries to his face, the spokesperson said in a social media post. The Democrat had a flare up of ventricular fibrillation, a condition that causes an irregular heart rhythm and led to his symptoms before the fall.

Fetterman remained at the hospital Thursday afternoon for further observation and to adjust his medication.

"If you thought my face looked bad before, wait until you see it now!" Fetterman said via his spokesperson.

The fall is the latest in a series of health issues for Fetterman, who has periodical

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