Connecticut – U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) announced Friday that he has been discharged from The Johns Hopkins Hospital after being treated for a small hemorrhagic stroke that occurred last weekend.
Medical update and prognosis
Murphy said he experienced a sudden numbness in his arm while attending his son’s hockey game on Saturday, prompting him to call 9‑1‑1 out of an abundance of caution. He was initially taken to a local hospital before being transferred to Johns Hopkins for specialized care.
Dr. Jose Suarez, chief of neurosciences critical care at Johns Hopkins, confirmed that Murphy suffered a small bleed in the thalamus region of his brain. “He has shown tremendous progress, and at the current rate of improvement, we expect that he will make a full recovery following rehabilitation,” Dr. Suarez said.
Recovery plan
Murphy will spend the next several weeks at a rehabilitation center, focusing on physical therapy and neurological recovery. He indicated that he will miss the next several weeks of Senate votes while he continues his rehabilitation.
“I want to be direct with you, so here is my diagnosis. Last Saturday afternoon, I felt something was not right with my body and called 9‑1‑1 out of an abundance of caution, and I’m glad I did,” Murphy wrote in a statement released Friday.
Continuity of office work
Despite his health setback, Murphy said he has been staying engaged with his team and Senate colleagues remotely. “My staff continues to ensure the work of my office continues uninterrupted,” he added.
He also expressed gratitude to the medical team and his family, stating, “I want to extend my deepest thanks to the excellent doctors and staff at Johns Hopkins who have treated me and cared for my family.”
Background
Murphy, 53, has represented Connecticut in the U.S. Senate since 2013. He is known for his work on health care, education, and infrastructure issues. The senator’s office did not provide a specific timeline for his return to the Senate floor, but indicated that he will resume duties as soon as his physicians deem him fit.
Constituents are encouraged to reach out to the senator’s office with any urgent concerns, as staff members remain available to address constituent services and legislative matters.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
