President Donald Trump is in “excellent health,” his physician wrote in a memo released by the White House on Friday, following the president’s visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center earlier this week.
Trump, who turns 80 next month, visited Walter Reed on Tuesday for his third scheduled medical appointment at the facility in 13 months. The visit took about three and a half hours.
“Just finished my 6-month physical at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Everything checked out PERFECTLY,” Trump wrote on his social media platform following the visit.
The Doctor’s Report
US Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, physician to the president, wrote in the memo: “President Donald Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function.”
The report noted that Trump scored a 30 out of 30 on a cognitive assessment. A 3D scan of the president’s heart showed no abnormalities. His vitals, examinations, and lab results all appeared normal.
Ongoing Health Issues
Last summer, Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after appearing with swollen ankles and legs. The physician’s report said, “slight lower leg swelling was noted, with improvement from last year.”
The physician also noted that Trump experiences bruising on his hands, which the White House has attributed to shaking hands while taking aspirin for his condition.
Trump is currently taking three medications: aspirin for cardiac prevention, and Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe for cholesterol control.
Preventive Recommendations
The report stated that preventive counseling was provided, including “guidance on diet, recommendation to take a low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss.”
The Bottom Line
The White House released a memo from President Trump’s physician declaring the 79-year-old president in “excellent health” following his physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Trump scored perfectly on a cognitive assessment and showed no heart abnormalities. He continues to manage chronic venous insufficiency and hand bruising with medication.
