This from Keloland:
Democratic US Senator Tim Johnson is in critical condition this morning after brain surgery.
The senator was taken to George Washington University Hospital in Washington Wednesday after suffering bleeding in the brain.
A person familiar with Johnson's medical history says he has an underlying condition that caused those symptoms and doctors will be watching him closely for the next day or two.
The attending physician at the US Capitol says Johnson had intra-cerebral bleeding and the surgery was successful.
Johnson is reported to be recovering without complications. He was taken to the hospital after suffering stroke-like symptoms.
A statement from Admiral John Eisold, attending physician of the United States Capitol, about the condition of Senator Tim Johnson:
"Subsequent to his admission to George Washington University Hospital yesterday, Senator Tim Johnson was found to have had an intracerebral bleed caused by a congenital arteriovenous malformation. He underwent successful surgery to evacuate the blood and stabilize the malformation. The Senator is recovering without complication in the critical care unit at George Washington University Hospital. It is premature to determine whether further surgery will be required or to assess any long term prognosis."
The senator's wife, Barbara, says the family "is encouraged and optimistic" that he will recover.
Todd Epp is running constant updates from lots of sources on Senator Johnson's condition. If you are following this closely, check there.
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