Democratic Senator Van Hollen says he suffered minor stroke
2022.05.16 07:07
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) questions Treasury Undersecretary For Domestic Finance Nellie Liang (not pictured) as she testifies before the Senate Banking Committee, in Washington, D.C, U.S., February 15, 2022. Win McNamee/Pool via REU
(Reuters) – United States Senator Chris Van Hollen said on Sunday he suffered a minor stroke after experiencing discomfort while delivering a speech in Western Maryland.
Van Hollen, 56, was admitted to a hospital in Washington after experiencing lightheadedness and acute neck pain, he said in a statement.
An angiogram indicated that the stroke formed a small venous tear at the back of his head, he said, and added that he was informed there will be no long-term effects.
Van Hollen’s announcement comes after Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman earlier today said he had suffered a stroke but was on his “way to a full recovery.”
