Speculation surrounding former President Donald Trump's health has been put to rest after the White House officially released the results of his recent medical examination. The report, issued by the presidential physician, declares the 79-year-old to be in "excellent overall health."
Medical Memo Details 'Perfectly Normal' Findings
Presidential physician Dr. Sean Barbabella released a detailed memo outlining the results of the comprehensive executive physical conducted in October. He described the advanced imaging, which included an MRI, as a standard procedure for men in Trump's age group to thoroughly evaluate cardiovascular and abdominal health. The findings were summarised as "perfectly normal."
The memo provided specific insights into the former president's cardiovascular health. "President Trump's cardiovascular imaging is perfectly normal. There is no evidence of arterial narrowing impairing blood flow or abnormalities in the heart of major vessels," Dr. Barbabella wrote. He further noted that the heart chambers were normal in size, vessel walls appeared smooth and healthy, and there were no signs of inflammation or clotting.
Abdominal Imaging and Organ Function All Clear
The examination extended to abdominal health, with similarly positive results. "His abdominal imaging is also perfectly normal. All major organs appear very healthy and well-perfused. Everything evaluated is functioning within normal limits with no acute or chronic concerns," the memo added. This comprehensive assessment confirms the robust functioning of all major bodily systems.
Timeline of the Exam and Release of Information
Donald Trump underwent the MRI test on October 10 at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. While the White House had initially stated the scan was part of a routine physical examination, they had declined to detail the specific reasons for the MRI until the memo's release on Monday.
The public disclosure came after Trump himself announced on Sunday that he would release the scan results. Addressing earlier questions from reporters, Trump had downplayed the procedure, stating, "It was just an MRI. What part of the body? It wasn't the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it." The release of Dr. Barbabella's official memo provides the definitive medical context, ending weeks of public conjecture about the former president's physical condition.
