{"id":15061,"date":"2025-09-28T15:01:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T15:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cndailynews.store\/?p=15061"},"modified":"2025-09-28T15:01:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T15:01:12","slug":"white-house-physician-trump-has-common-circulatory-condition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cndailynews.store\/?p=15061","title":{"rendered":"White House Physician: Trump Has Common Circulatory Condition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella disclosed Thursday that President Trump, 79, has chronic venous insufficiency but \u201cremains in excellent health.\u201d<\/p>\n

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During an earlier press conference, Karoline Leavitt noted this is a \u201ccommon condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70.\u201d<\/p>\n

After Trump reported \u201cmild swelling\u201d in his lower legs, he underwent a \u201ccomprehensive examination,\u201d and Barbabella found no signs of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease. The exact date of the exam was not specified, NPR reported.<\/p>\n

Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when vein valves malfunction, causing blood that should return to the heart for oxygenation to pool in the lower legs, according to published information on the condition.<\/p>\n

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During Thursday\u2019s briefing, Leavitt, Trump\u2019s press secretary, also addressed recent photos showing bruising on the president\u2019s hands, attributing it to frequent handshakes and regular aspirin use, which he takes to help prevent cardiovascular issues.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. Bilateral lower extremity intravenous doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70,\u201d Leavitt said. \u201cThe president remains in excellent health.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A reporter asked if the president was feeling any discomfort from the condition at one point during the briefing.<\/p>\n

\u201cNope. No discomfort from the president at all. And you probably all see that on a day-to-day basis. He\u2019s working around the clock,\u201d Leavitt responded.<\/p>\n

The circulatory issue was not raised in Trump\u2019s annual physical exam in April, NPR noted. That report said, \u201cblood flow to his extremities is unimpaired.\u201d It did note he takes aspirin for heart health, but concluded \u2014 as the memo Thursday states \u2014 that Trump \u201cremains in excellent health.\u201d<\/p>\n

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