Everything Donald Trump’s MRI scan results revealed about his health
The White House has officially revealed the results of President Donald Trump's MRI scan, which took place in October.
Trump promised the public that he would release the results from the MRI after reporters questioned if any scans would be carried out on the brain.
The 47th POTUS previously sparked concern after he was spotted with blotches of make-up on his hand, while his ankles also appeared swollen.
It was confirmed in July that Trump had something known as chronic venous insufficiency, which is caused by damage to the veins, with the White House saying it was 'benign and common'.
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While MRIs often focusing on the brain, and with the 79-year-old's cognitive health coming into question, it came as a surprise when the White House clarified that the scans were primarily on his heart and abdomen.
US Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, who is the president's physician, revealed Trump's 'advanced imaging results' in a statement on Monday (1 December), which was also read out by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt during a news briefing.
The memo revealed that Trump is in 'excellent overall health', adding: "As part of President Donald J Trump's comprehensive executive physical, advanced imaging was performed because men in his age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of cardiovascular and abdominal health."
It detailed that the scan was done to 'identify issues early', while checking overall health and to 'ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function'.
"President Trump's cardiovascular imaging is perfectly normal. There is no evidence of arterial narrowing impairing blood flow or abnormalities in the heart or major vessels," Leavitt told reporters when reading out the report.
She added: "The heart chambers are normal in size, the vessel walls appear smooth and healthy, and there are no signs of inflammation or clotting. Overall, his cardiovascular system shows excellent health.
"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 physician concluded in the report: "SUMMARY: This level of detailed assessment is standard for an executive physical at President Trump's age and confirms that he remains in excellent overall health."
Worries from the public grew after the president was spotted 'sleeping' in the Oval Office during an event, a claim which has since been played down by the White House.
Trump has previously hit out at reporters who questioned him about his health. Before flying back to Washington DC on Air Force One on Sunday (30 November), a reporter brought up Governor Tim Walz calling for the release of his MRI results.
The 79-year-old quickly hit back, saying they were 'perfect like my phone call where I got impeached', adding: "If you want to have it released, I'll release it."
Another journalist asked if the scan was carried out on the brain, to which Trump responded: "I have no idea. It was just an MRI. It wasn't the brain because I took a cognitive test and aced it. I got a perfect mark which you would be incapable of doing."
The scan itself took place at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre back on 10 October, a routine check-up, though it raised alarm bells as it was his second medical exam in under a year.
Topics: Donald Trump, Health, US News
Joshua Nair