White House releases Trump MRI scan results, says ‘excellent overall health’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – White House on Monday has released the results of President Donald Trump’s MRI scan, which he underwent in October after speculation about his health.
Trump had been under growing pressure to disclose his medical test results after several Democrats, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, questioned his mental sharpness and overall health, news media reported.
He had also drawn attention this summer due to noticeable swelling in his ankles and bruising on the back of his right hand, media reported.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, read a summary provided to her from the physician to the President, said, “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.”
Leavitt was speaking at the press conference said that the purpose of the MRI scan was “preventative to identify any issues early.”
She confirmed that President Trump’s “cardiovascular imaging was perfectly normal,” and there was “no evidence of arterial narrowing impairing blood flow or abnormalities in the heart or major vessels.”
“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 e 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.” She stated.
Trump had undergone the evaluation of his cardiovascular and abdominal systems in October.
White House released the results of President Donald Trump’s October MRI after he appeared unable to specify to reporters aboard Air Force One which part of his body had been scanned, as reported by news media.
“It was just an MRI,” Trump told reporters. “What part of the body? It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it.”
