The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with "chronic venous insufficiency," a condition that has sparked concern following recent images showing the President with swollen legs and a bruised hand.
This announcement comes after photos circulated on social media, depicting the President with noticeably swollen ankles during his attendance at the FIFA Club World Cup final, and a bruised hand during a press event. Fox News further reported that the bruising was also visible during a meeting with Bahrain's Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, prompting widespread media speculation.
According to American Military News, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed these concerns during a press briefing, emphasizing the administration's commitment to transparency. "I know that many in the media have been speculating about bruising on the Presidents hand and also swelling in the Presidents legs. So, in the effort of transparency, the President wanted me to share a note from his physician with all of you today," Leavitt stated.
She elaborated that President Trump underwent a thorough examination, including diagnostic vascular studies and bilateral lower extremity intravenous doppler ultrasounds, which confirmed the presence of chronic venous insufficiency. This condition is described as benign and common, particularly among individuals over the age of 70.
The press secretary assured that the medical evaluation did not reveal any signs of arterial disease or deep vein thrombosis. "Laboratory testing included a complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel coagulation profile, D-dimer, B-type natriuretic peptide and cardiac biomarkers," Leavitt informed the press, adding that all results were within normal limits.
An echocardiogram also confirmed normal cardiac structure and function, with no indications of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness.
Addressing the bruising on President Trump's hand, Leavitt attributed it to "minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin, which is taken as part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen." She reassured the public, stating, "This is a well-known and benign side effect of aspirin therapy, and the President remains in excellent health, which I think all of you witness on a daily basis here."
The White House also released a memorandum from Capt. Sean Barbabella, Physician to the President, which reiterated that "President Trump remains in excellent health." This disclosure aims to quell any lingering doubts about the President's well-being, underscoring the administration's dedication to openness regarding his health status.
While the media may continue to scrutinize President Trump's health, the White House's detailed account of his medical evaluation and the subsequent diagnosis of a common condition should provide reassurance. The administration's transparency in addressing these concerns reflects a commitment to keeping the public informed, even as speculation persists.
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