"Fortunately, I have been informed that there are no long-term effects," he said in a statement.

Chris Van Hollen said in a statement released Sunday night he suffered “a small stroke.”

“Earlier today, an angiogram indicated that I had experienced a minor stroke in the form of a small venous tear at the back of my head,” the Maryland Democrat said in his statement

Van Hollen said he experienced “lightheadedness and acute neck pain” as he giving a speech in the western part of his state

“Fortunately,” he said, “I have been informed that there are no long-term effects or damage as a result of this incident, but my doctors have advised that out of an abundance of caution I remain under observation for a few days.”