- The White House memo reported that President Trump is in ‘excellent’ health, despite having lower leg swelling and hand bruising.
- Trump’s physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, stated that Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function.
- The memo claimed Trump is fully fit to carry out all duties of the presidency.
- Trump expressed confidence, stating everything checked out perfectly after his visit to Walter Reed.
- Barbabella noted slight lower leg swelling – with improvement from last year in Trump’s health.
- Barbabella described Trump’s hand bruising as common, benign and linked it to minor soft tissue irritation due to frequent handshaking.
- The memo confirmed that Trump has normal cardiac function.
- Trump completed a comprehensive neurological examination that demonstrated normal mental status.
- Trump’s physical measurements are listed as 6ft 3in (190cm) in height and 238lbs (108kg) in weight.
- Preventive counseling provided to Trump included diet guidance, low-dose aspirin recommendation, increased physical activity, and continued weight loss.
President Trump is reported to be in 'excellent' health, despite some health concerns including lower leg swelling and benign hand bruising. The memo, issued by Dr. Sean Barbabella, affirms that Trump is 'fully fit to carry out all duties' of the presidency following a comprehensive examination at Walter Reed hospital.136
Barbabella's memo elaborates on Trump's condition, stating that he experienced 'slight lower leg swelling', which shows improvement compared to last year. Additionally, the hand bruising observed is described as 'common' and 'benign', likely resulting from 'minor soft tissue irritation' due to frequent handshaking, coupled with the use of aspirin for cardiovascular health.
The examination confirmed that Trump's cardiac function is normal and included a thorough neurological evaluation, revealing 'normal mental status' alongside screenings for depression and anxiety. Trump is also noted to be 6ft 3in (190cm) tall and weigh 238lbs (108kg).89
Preventive measures were advised, including diet adjustments, a recommendation for low-dose aspirin, increased physical activity, and a focus on continued weight loss.10
“The White House memo regarding Trump's health checkup reports that he is in 'excellent' health despite some minor issues. Dr. Barbabella noted normal cardiac function and mental status following a comprehensive evaluation.”
The Guardian
