Doctor says no evidence of stroke after second Mitch McConnell freeze
Sen. Mitch McConnell did not appear to suffer a stroke or seizure when he seemed to freeze for more than 30 second last week, the Capitol physician said in a letter. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., did not appear to suffer a stroke or seizure when he seemed to freeze for more than 30 second last week, the Capitol physician said in a letter released by McConnell's office Tuesday. Dr. Brian P. Monahan, the Capitol attending physician, wrote in the letter released by McConnell's office that he examined McConnell after he froze and that after reviewing a "brain MRI imaging, EEG study and consultations with several neurologists for a comprehensive neurology assessment," he found that "there is no evidence that you have a seizure disorder or that you experienced a stroke, [transient ischemic attack] or movement disorder such as Parkinson's disease." "There are no changes recommended in treatment protocols as you continue recovery from y...