WASHINGTON, Oct 11: US President Donald Trump, 79, is not only in excellent health but also in significantly better shape than his age would suggest, according to his personal physician.
Following a routine medical examination on Friday at the Walter Reed Military Hospital near here, physician Sean Barbabella concluded that Trump has the heart and vascular system of a 65-year-old, despite the president being 79 years old.
Experts from various fields subjected Trump to a comprehensive health check, according to Barbabella’s final report, which was released by the White House.
The result: “Trump remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance.”
As president, Trump is fully capable of completing his demanding daily schedule, the report said. Additionally, he has received several vaccinations in preparation for upcoming foreign trips, including a booster shot against coronaviruses.
In the US, it is a peculiarity of the political process that presidents regularly provide public information about their health status – not because it is legally required, but because it has developed into a ritual over the years that few incumbents can escape.
Trump, who once described himself as a “very stable genius”, is no exception.
In recent months, there has been repeated speculation about Trump’s health, as images of bruises – some apparently covered with makeup – on his hands and swollen-looking legs circulated online.
Trump explained the bruises as a result of frequent handshaking, and his spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt also cited the use of blood-thinning medication as a cause.
In July, the White House announced that Trump suffers from chronic venous insufficiency, a harmless condition of the leg veins that occurs mainly in older people.
–BERNAMA-dpa