"Trump's heart equals that of a 14-year-younger person"; White House doctor reports president's health
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A White House medical report states President Trump's cardiovascular health is equivalent to that of a 14-years-younger person.
- The report details his "excellent" health and cognitive function, noting a "cardiac age" of 65 despite his upcoming 80th birthday.
- Visible bruises on Trump's hands were attributed to frequent handshakes and aspirin use, with no serious medical issues identified.
A medical report released by the White House asserts that U.S. President Donald Trump's cardiovascular health is remarkably robust, comparable to that of an individual 14 years his junior. The evaluation, conducted on May 26 at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, describes the 79-year-old president as being in "excellent" health and fully cognitively sound.
According to the report signed by White House physician Sean Barbabella, Trump possesses a "cardiac age" of 65. His heart function was noted as normal, with no signs of heart failure or other significant cardiovascular conditions. The report also addressed visible bruising on Trump's hands, which has fueled public speculation. Barbabella attributed these marks to a combination of frequent handshakes and daily aspirin intake as part of a preventive cardiovascular regimen, ruling out any serious medical concerns.
The primary medical anomaly mentioned was mild leg swelling due to chronic venous insufficiency, a common and benign condition in individuals over 70. Cognitively, Trump scored a perfect 30 out of 30 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Laboratory analyses and an echocardiogram also yielded results within normal parameters. The report highlighted Trump's prolonged abstinence from alcohol and tobacco as contributing factors to his current health status. Weighing approximately 224 pounds (101.6 kg) and standing 6 feet 3 inches (1.90 meters) tall, Trump is nearing his 80th birthday.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.