Pa. Lt. Governor John Fetterman Recovering After Stroke

[appalachiablue]

Source: CBS News

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman is recovering following a stroke, his campaign announced Sunday. Fetterman, who is running for the Democratic nomination for the state's U.S. Senate seat, did not suffer "any cognitive damage," a release from his campaign said. He went to the hospital on Friday after he "wasn't feeling well."

"I had a stroke that was caused by a clot from my heart being in an A-fib rhythm for too long. Fortunately, Gisele spotted the symptoms and got me to the hospital within minutes. The amazing doctors here were able to quickly and completely remove the clot, reversing the stroke, they got my heart under control as well. It's a good reminder to listen to your body and be aware of the signs," the release said.

Fetterman said he is feeling "much better" and on his way to a "full recovery." "They're keeping me here for now for observation, but I should be out of here sometime soon. The doctors have assured me that I'll be able to get back on the trail, but first I need to take a minute, get some rest, and recover," Fetterman said in the release.

Fetterman said his campaign for U.S. Senate is not "slowing down." Four Democrats are running for Senate nomination: Fetterman, U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Jenkintown council member Alexandria Khalil. The primary election is Tuesday...

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/pa-lt-governor-john-fetterman-recovering-after-stroke/

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[BlueGreenLady]

1. Thank Goodness they caught it in time. n/t

[appalachiablue]

4. Amen!

[Samrob]

52. Glad they caught it early. Now the choice for Lt. Governor looms large if Fetterman wins. nt

[a kennedy]

2. Damn, a stroke?? Whew, soooooooooo happy he did go in.

[Lovie777]

3. Recover well! . . ...

You will be the next Senator from PA.

[Mr.Bill]

5. I hope they are doing something to address

the A-fib problem. There are lots of things they can do now in this area. My wife has battled A-fib since she was in her teens, as have many in her family. She now takes meds and has had several ablations to get it under control. She's going to turn 72 next month.

[appalachiablue]

6. You're right, lots of progress fortunately. Good for your wife!

[gab13by13]

39. I messed around with A-fib for 9 years

I finally went to UPMC and had an ablation 2 1/2 years ago and, knock on wood, have been fine ever since. I know we're not supposed to push products, but Eliquis is the best anti-blood clotter out there. Coincidently I have a routine Dr. appointment Tuesday with the excellent Dr. who did my ablation.

Being in A-fib for long periods weakens the heart, I was down to 35-40% ejection rate. Since my ablation I am back up to normal heart strength. I just got done riding my bike for 1 hr 15 minutes.

I am going to ask my Dr. about Fetterman, next week I will have a report, just kidding.

I don't take drugs for my A-fib since the ablation, except for Eliquis which I am going to ask if I can stop taking that.

[elleng]

7. OH NO!

[JohnSJ]

8. Fetterman needs to release his medical records to provide full transparency, and to demonstrate

that his health status is not an issue

Hillary did it after her bout with pneumonia, and Joe did it when running for President.

[BumRushDaShow]

10. Fetterman is not running for President the last time I checked

And Hillary Clinton released those records related to her pneumonia for her Presidential run, but not when she was running for Senate back in 2000.

[JohnSJ]

15. So you do not think it is useful for him to release his Medical Records, because it isn't a high

enough office?

This is one of the most important races that will help who controls the Senate my friend, and it is critical we win this race.

I don't actually care which Democrat wins the race, as long as that Democrat wins the general election.

As I understand it there are 37% undecided in the Democratic primary according to the polls:

"Lt. Gov. John Fetterman leads with 33% in the Democratic primary, followed by US Representative Conor Lamb with 10%. No other candidate reaches double digits; 37% are undecided."

https://emersonpolling.reportablenews.com/pr/pennsylvania-2022-poll-republicans-are-undecided-in-senate-and-governors-races-mccormick-and-oz-tied-at-14-for-senate

[BumRushDaShow]

19. "So you do not think it is useful for him to release his Medical Records"

Here in PA, if he happens to actually win this race and then something happens and he dies in office, his replacement would be done by the Governor. And if we in PA VOTE for Josh Shapiro for Governor alongside of Fetterman, then that governor would be a Democrat.

I would say that a large number of Senators (and people in general) have some kind of medical issue.

And the poll that you linked to is old, so not sure why that one was selected as it was from data back in March. There were much newer ones posted like -

May 5, 2022 Franklin and Marshall Poll - https://upload.democraticunderground.com/100216663397 (poll link via viewer)

Democratic primary: Fetterman 53%, Lamb 14%, Kenyatta 4%

And I had posted recently about a Monmouth Poll (published Apr. 27, 2022) - https://www.monmouth.edu/polling-institute/reports/monmouthpoll_pa_042722/ (document as PDF)

ETA - was trying to figure out where the heck I posted the poll screenshot and it was in an OP in the PA Group that had an article referencing that latest Franklin & Marshall Poll - https://www.democraticunderground.com/107416298

My post here - https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1074&pid=16314

[gab13by13]

41. Fetterman totally released enough information for me to understand his condition.

If you are not familiar with A-Fib Google is your friend. What more do you want him to release?

[BumRushDaShow]

43. I think you replied to the wrong person?

[ZonkerHarris]

22. Just saw Republicans on Twitter calling for this too.

[JohnSJ]

24. I don't think it should be an issue, and it should put to rest any misinformation

[JohnSJ]

34. What are you talking about? I don't wish ill against Lt Governor Fetterman, and hope that he

recovers quickly

Your insinuations that I am “kicking him in the balls”, are without merit

The only thing I care about in this race is that a Democrat wins the general election, and I will be donating to whoever wins the Democratic primary

[Sewa]

44. Thanks for proving my point

There’s a time to discuss his medical records, today isn’t that day. 💀🤙

[JohnSJ]

46. " Fetterman said he is feeling "much better" and on his way to a "full recovery."

“The doctors have assured me that I'll be able to get back on the trail, but first I need to take a minute, get some rest, and recover," Fetterman said in the release.”

[Demsrule86]

53. Do you think this OP helps with the General? I do not and I don't understand it's purpose after

the primary is over. As you pointed out, Hillary released her records and it was a GOP feeding frenzy...I would release nothing. I am not saying you endorse the OP or anything just can't figure out why anyone would post it after the primary.

[Budi]

36. Clearly it was the stroke that kicked him, not the poster.

[gab13by13]

42. Fetterman totally explained his condition,

what don't you understand? I can explain A-fib to you because I had it, but Google is your friend.

[Budi]

45. Like I said, it was the stroke that caused the kick.

Was't it?

[Demsrule86]

54. The primary is over...I told the OP that I was

shocked at this thread and I am. I know you didn't support Fetterman in the primary but we are in the General now. Time to go all in to win the seat and send a Democrat to the Senate.

[mjvpi]

33. And Trump re-enacted his cognitive test over, and over, and.........

[BumRushDaShow]

9. Yikes!

He's been running from event to event, from one side of the state to the other and inbetween too.

The primary is this Tuesday so hopefully once that is over, he can recalibrate and get ready for November (crossing fingers).

GET WELL!!

[calimary]

11. No kidding!

Hope he’s back on his feet again soon! He’s got an election to win.

[BumRushDaShow]

13. Well Philly got my mail-in ballot "received timely and recorded" on May 5

so my vote for him is IN!

[calimary]

18. Great work, my friend!

As (I think it was) Mad-Eye Moody who reminded Harry Potter: “CONSTANT VIGILANCE!!!”

And that’s what we need to pursue - at ALL times. Constant Vigilance!

[PhylliPretzel]

20. Mine, too

As well as others in my family.
Get well quickly, and keep listening to Giselle!

[montanacowboy]

12. Oh NO!

Be well John, we are all pulling for you.

[mvd]

14. Thank goodness he's ok!

I was scared for a minute. I hope he wins Tuesday and wishing him the best of health.

[FarPoint]

16. OMG!

Scare the shit out of me!

[hauckeye]

17. My husband had a stroke due to a-fib in 2020

He couldn’t talk or move his left side. Within hours he could do both. He was very lucky and made a full recovery. Best of luck to Mr. Fetterman!

[Jilly_in_VA]

21. Whew!

Scared me there for a minute! Best wishes to him.

I thought I had one a couple of years ago when a migraine didn't resolve as usual. Dumb hospitalist at the local hospital (who didn't know me from Adam's off ox) was as clueless as a rock, MRI and CT showed nothing. My brother, who is an MD living in Montana, tried to call the hospitalist who would not speak to him. Brother, who knows me much better, suggested I most likely had a complex migraine. He and I are both chronic migraineurs, having had parents who both had them.

[Lunabell]

23. I'm so happy he took it seriously.

They don't call it the silent killer for nothing. The symptoms can be so mild.

Get well soon!

[richdj25]

25. Take your time John and

listen to your medical professionals. I didn't know I was having a stroke, due to family history and high-salt diet. Got all that under control and have been doing great. You're younger than me, so don't see why you can't have a full recovery.

Been rooting for your campaign down here in Maryland and rooting more so for your good health.

[Handler]

26. Stay strong John

Very smart on your part to get checked out quickly. Having the clot dissolved quickly means the prognosis is very good. I look forward to seeing you in Congress.

[multigraincracker]

27. My better half saved my life a year ago.

Woke up feeling tired. She grabbed my wrist and took my pulse and said come on we are going to the ER.
MY pulse was down to 28 beat per minute. If I hadn't gone right then I would have stoked out in no time.
Got a pacemaker and now back to running 3 to 5 miles 3 times a week. I'm 72. She is a saint and saved my life.
Bless Gisele's heart, she saved his life too.

[FakeNoose]

29. Relax folks, he's fine

https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2022/05/15/john-fetterman-stroke-recovery-hospitalization-arterial-fibrillation-us-senate-candidate-pennsylvania-primary-election/stories/202205150183

He's already sharing full medical details, and doctors expect him to make a complete recovery.

Info on atrial fibrillation is here:
https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2022/05/08/atrial-fibrillation-heart-arrhythmia/stories/202205010001

[Joinfortmill]

30. Oh, my, so glad he is ok.

[UGADawg]

31. Has he been taking Eliquis?

?

[JohnSJ]

37. Unless he had a previous issue, why would he?

He may be now after this episode, but that will depend on the status of the atrial fibrillation

[Cheezoholic]

32. Lets not forget there was a prominent US Senator

back in 1988 who had not one but two life saving surgery's to repair 2 brain aneurysm's, one that had ruptured. He went on to serve 20 more years in the senate, 2 terms as VP and is now President. I'm glad Fetterman is ok and it was caught early but by no means does it automatically make him incapable of performing his duties if elected. Fuck Fox dipshits.

[JohnSJ]

35. Exactly, and why I suggested above that a release of his Medical Records would quell the

misinformation

[Budi]

38. Exactly. Thanks JohnSL.

Constituents need to know as a tool to defend, since the R challengers are already writing memes about him like they did with Biden, Hillary,Pelosi, Old Democrats,... remember those?

[JohnSJ]

40. It is just logical, and I expect it will be forthcoming when he is released

[The Jungle 1]

47. So I have some penance to serve and I am sorry.

I went to see Mr. Fetterman Friday for a meet and greet. He did not show up. Some lame excuse about being sick.
Ouch. Ok I will send more money as part of my contrition. I gots some work to do.

[dchill]

48. And behind every successful man...

...you know.

[JohnnyRingo]

49. Rolling Stone did a bio on him some years ago

when he was mayor (Bradford?). He's really something. Fierce as a junk yard dog and twice as loyal. He inked the town's zip code on his arm.

He will be a great addition to the senate.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

50. I think that we need to see medical records

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[malthaussen]

51. Shit, dude, you're way too young for that. n/t