"On Saturday, Senator Kirk checked himself into Lake Forest Hospital, where doctors discovered a carotid artery dissection in the right side of his neck," his office said in a statement.Kirk is 52 years old.
"He was transferred to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, where further tests revealed that he had suffered an ischemic stroke," it said. "Early this morning, the senator underwent surgery to relieve swelling around his brain stemming from the stroke. The surgery was successful.
"Due to his young age, good health and the nature of the stroke, doctors are very confident in the Senator's recovery over the weeks ahead."
The office released no other details.
Wow...although the stroke may not be serious, this news is a shocker.
Rep. Bob Dold of Kenilworth, who succeeded Kirk in the House of Representatives, issued this atatement:
Our thoughts and prayers are with Senator Kirk and his family today. I would like to thank the medical professionals for their excellent work and their immediate actions to care for the Senator. Danielle and I join with all the people of the 10th district and across the country in wishing the Senator a full and speedy recovery.UPDATE 1:45pm CST:
A couple of more statements from Illinois Republicans have come in.
From the House Chief Deputy Whip, Rep. Peter Roskam of Wheaton:
I was disturbed to hear about Senator Kirk. Elizabeth and I have Mark and his family in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. He's a great friend, senator, and leader for Illinois. On behalf of the people of the Sixth District, we hope Senator Kirk enjoys a full and speedy recovery.From Rep. Joe Walsh of McHenry:
My thoughts and prayers are with Senator Kirk and his family during this time. I hope he makes a complete, safe, and speedy recovery.Technorati tags:
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