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Trump diagnosed with common vein condition
NBC News· 2025-07-17 23:30
President's Health Disclosure - The White House disclosed President Trump's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition causing leg swelling due to blood pooling in the veins [1][2] - An echocardiogram confirmed normal cardiac structure and function, with no signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness [3] - The White House physician attributed bruising on President Trump's hands to minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and aspirin use for cardiovascular prevention [5] - The White House insists the diagnosis will not affect the President's schedule or lifestyle, emphasizing transparency [6] Medical Condition Details - Chronic venous insufficiency is common, affecting approximately 40% to 50% of adults over 70 years old [4] - Symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency range from occasional leg swelling to discoloration or skin ulceration in severe cases [4] - Doppler ultrasounds revealed no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease [2]
White House says Trump was diagnosed with a ‘benign’ vein condition
MSNBC· 2025-07-17 22:24
Patient Condition - The president experienced mild swelling in his lower legs [1] - A comprehensive examination, including vascular studies, was conducted [2] - Chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in individuals over 70, was diagnosed [2] - No evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease was found [2] - An echocardiogram confirmed normal cardiac structure and function [3] - No signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness were identified [3] Medical Assessments - Laboratory testing, including blood count, metabolic panel, and cardiac biomarkers, were within normal limits [3] - Symmetric swelling of the legs was observed [4] - Normal coagulation metrics and blood metrics suggest the swelling may not be cardiac-related [6] - Bruising on the hand might be a separate issue from the leg swelling [7]
White House says Trump diagnosed with 'chronic venous insufficiency'
NBC News· 2025-07-17 19:43
In recent weeks, President Trump noted mild swelling in his lower legs. In keeping with routine medical care and out of an abundance of caution, this concern was thoroughly evaluated by the White House medical unit. The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies.Bilateral lower extremity venus Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venus insufficiency AB9 in common condition particularly in individuals over the age of 70. Importantly, there was no ...
WH Press Secretary addresses bruising on Trump’s hand, swelling of legs
MSNBC· 2025-07-17 18:54
Patient Health Status - The president experienced mild swelling in his lower legs [2] - A comprehensive examination, including vascular studies, was conducted [3] - Chronic venous insufficiency was revealed, a common condition in individuals over 70 [3] - No evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease was found [3] - Laboratory testing, including blood count and metabolic panel, showed results within normal limits [4] - An echocardiogram confirmed normal cardiac structure and function [4] - No signs of heart failure, renal impairment, or systemic illness were identified [4] - Symmetric swelling of the legs may be a sign of aging [5][6][7] - Normal coagulation metrics, echocardiogram, and blood metrics suggest the swelling is not cardiac-related [7] - Bruising on the hand might be a separate issue from the leg swelling [7]