Chris Van Hollen Suffers Minor Stroke

By Washington Times
Posted on 05/15/22 | News Source: Washington Times

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.

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

“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.”