The White House has moved to quell speculation about the former president's wellbeing by publishing a detailed summary of a recent medical scan. The release comes after Donald Trump, 79, faced direct questions from journalists about the nature of the tests while travelling back to Washington.
Medical Details Released to Public
In an official statement issued on Monday, the White House provided a clinical overview from US Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, the physician to the president. The report centres on advanced imaging conducted last month as a component of a comprehensive executive health assessment.
Captain Barbabella explained that for men in President Trump's age demographic, such in-depth evaluation is a standard preventive measure. 'The purpose of this imaging is preventive: to identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function,' the statement noted.
Cardiovascular and Abdominal Findings
The results presented a highly positive picture. According to the physician's summary, President Trump's cardiovascular imaging is perfectly normal. The scan found no evidence of any arterial narrowing that could impair blood flow, and no abnormalities were detected in the heart or major vessels.
The report further specified that the heart chambers are a normal size, vessel walls appear smooth and healthy, and there are no signs of inflammation or clotting. 'Overall, his cardiovascular system shows excellent health,' Captain Barbabella concluded.
Similarly, the abdominal imaging yielded clear results. All major organs were described as 'very healthy and well-perfused', functioning entirely within normal limits. The summary stated there are no acute or chronic concerns identified from the abdominal evaluation.
Context and Conclusion
The White House emphasised that this level of detailed assessment is routine for an executive physical for someone of President Trump's age. The final summary aimed to provide a definitive answer to recent queries, stating the scans 'confirm that he remains in excellent overall health'.
This public disclosure follows the president's promise to release the details, made to reporters on Sunday whilst flying from his Mar-a-Lago residence. The move is seen as an effort to transparently address and dispel ongoing speculation regarding his physical condition.
