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The White House physician assured on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump "is in excellent overall health" at the age of 79.
“The cardiovascular images of President Trump are perfectly normal,” reads the memorandum sent by Sean P. Barbabella to the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavit.
"There is no evidence of arterial narrowing that would impede blood flow, nor any abnormalities in the heart or major blood vessels. The heart chambers are of normal size, the walls of the blood vessels appear smooth and healthy, and there are no signs of inflammation or obstruction," details the report that was conducted routinely.
Regarding the nature of the examination, Barbabella clarifies that "the purpose of these images is preventive: to identify problems early, confirm overall health, and ensure that vitality and long-term function are maintained."
The memorandum was published after Trump announced on Sunday that he would make his physical examination public following the leak that he underwent an MRI in October.
"It was just an MRI. Which part of the body? It wasn't the brain, because I took a cognitive test and I excelled," the president said on Sunday when questioned by journalists.
In July, Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after undergoing medical examinations due to swelling in his legs and bruising on his hands.
Leavitt stated at that time that the studies, including an ultrasound, revealed that it is a benign and common condition, especially in people over 70 years old.
"There are no signs of deep vein thrombosis or arterial diseases," he clarified.
The 79-year-old president was also assessed with an electrocardiogram, which showed a structurally healthy heart and good functioning.
"Heart failure, kidney damage, or systemic diseases were not detected," Leavitt added, attempting to downplay the issue.
Regarding the bruises observed on Trump's hands, the spokesperson explained that they are "minor irritations" caused by frequent handshakes and the regular use of aspirin as part of his cardiovascular regimen.
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