“Men of this age group would benefit from a thorough evaluation of their cardiovascular and abdominal health,” the statement said.
White House releases details of President Trump’s MRI scan
The White House has released details of an MRI scan taken as part of President Donald Trump’s “comprehensive administrative medical examination.”
The White House released a statement from President Donald Trump’s doctor, saying the MRI scan he underwent during his most recent medical checkup was “precautionary” and the results were “completely normal.”
“This level of detailed examination is standard for a medical examination for an executive of President Trump’s age,” Sean Barbavera, Trump’s personal physician, said in a Dec. 1 statement.
Barbavera said the test was part of a comprehensive review of President Trump’s heart and abdominal health and said it was positive, adding that the MRI scan “confirms that President Trump remains in good overall health.”
The doctor’s report was released after Trump’s October medical exam, a follow-up to an April exam at Walter Reed Medical Center, continued questions about the treatment he was receiving and why. Dr. Barbavera said in his post-examination report that the test included “advanced imaging” but did not disclose the results of the imaging test. Trump said he then underwent an MRI scan.
After weeks of questions about the results of his MRI test, President Trump said he would release the results over the weekend. The announcement comes as the White House continues to push back against a New York Times report detailing how Trump has reduced his public schedule from his first term and raising questions about his stamina.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt ended her Dec. 1 press conference by criticizing the New York Times article, saying, “The President’s personal physician has provided you with all three detailed reports on the President’s health.”
In July, the White House revealed that Trump was experiencing swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his right hand after he was photographed with a swollen ankle and an affected area on his hand covered in makeup.
Barbabella said in a letter released by the White House at the time that tests confirmed the swelling in his legs was due to “chronic venous insufficiency,” a benign condition that is particularly common in people over 70.
Trump, 79, became the oldest person to become president when he took back the White House in January. He is the second oldest person to serve as president.
“Men of this age group would benefit from a thorough evaluation of their cardiovascular and abdominal health,” Barbabella said in a Dec. 1 statement.
Barbabella’s report details Trump’s heart health.
“There is no evidence of impaired blood flow due to arterial narrowing or abnormalities of the heart or major blood vessels,” the report said. “The heart chambers are normal in size, and the vessel walls appear smooth and healthy, with no signs of swelling or clotting.”
The report also said there are “no acute or chronic concerns” with President Trump’s other key agencies.
This story has been updated to add new information.
Contributed by: Reuters
