President Donald Trump was declared to be in “excellent health” after a physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center this week, according to a memo released by the White House.
His physician, U.S. Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, said Trump demonstrated “strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function” and was “fully fit to carry out all duties” of the presidency.
The visit on Tuesday lasted about three and a half hours and was Trump’s third scheduled medical appointment at Walter Reed in 13 months.
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A clean bill, with a dash of caution
The report said the president’s vitals, examinations, and lab results appeared normal and that a 3D scan of his heart showed no abnormalities.
It also recorded a score of 30 out of 30 on a cognitive assessment. The memo said Trump was taking aspirin for cardiac prevention, along with rosuvastatin and ezetimibe for cholesterol control, and added that preventive counseling was provided on diet, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss.
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Not entirely without its little wrinkles
Even as the memo offered a positive overall assessment, it acknowledged some ongoing health concerns.
It noted “slight lower leg swelling,” said to have improved from the previous year, and repeated that bruising on Trump’s hands was consistent with aspirin use and frequent handshaking.
The assessment also did not address a recent skin rash on Trump’s neck, which the White House had previously linked to a common skin cream used as a preventive treatment.
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The years, naturally, invite inspection
The report comes as Trump, who turns 80 next month, remains under close scrutiny because of his age and the frequency of his medical checkups.
He first appeared to be diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency last summer after swelling in his ankles and legs, while the White House has previously attributed his hand bruising to aspirin use.
The latest memo says those issues remain monitored but do not prevent him from serving as president.
