Tim Johnson "is recovering without complication," but the attending doctor can't rule out futher surgery or "assess any long term prognosis"

Physician Confirms Johnson's Condition

By The Associated Press
12.14.06, 9:58 AM ET

Statement from Adm. John Eisold, attending physician of the United States Capitol, about the condition of Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., as released by Johnson's office Thursday:

"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."