Underwent Health Checkup After Six Months
US President Donald Trump received an assessment of "exceptional health" during his regular medical checkup.
US President Donald Trump was seen with one side of his mouth excessively drooping during the 24th anniversary memorial ceremony of the 9/11 terror attacks held at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on September 11 this year. Photo by WUSA9
According to the Associated Press and other sources on October 10 (local time), Sean Bababellah, a US Navy colonel and President Trump's personal physician, stated in the health examination report released by the White House that "President Trump continues to maintain exceptional health," adding that "his cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical functions are also strong."
Physician Bababellah explained that President Trump's "heart age" (cardiovascular condition) was evaluated to be 14 years younger than his actual age. Since President Trump is currently 79 years old, his heart age is equivalent to that of a 65-year-old.
On this day, President Trump underwent a medical examination for about three hours at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, near Washington, D.C. The examination reportedly included blood tests, preventive health assessments, and advanced imaging diagnostics. Along with the checkup, President Trump also received flu and COVID-19 vaccinations in preparation for his upcoming overseas tour.
Previously, President Trump also underwent a health checkup in April. As the oldest US president at the time of inauguration, and given that he received another checkup just six months later, some raised concerns about potential health issues.
"Healthy Except for Chronic Venous Insufficiency"
During his April checkup, President Trump was also assessed to be "perfectly fit to carry out the duties of head of state and commander-in-chief." At that time, it was noted that he had lost 20 pounds (about 9 kg) and maintained an active lifestyle. However, in July, swelling in his calf was observed, and after a venous ultrasound and other tests, he was diagnosed with "chronic venous insufficiency." This condition, in which blood does not circulate properly from the legs to the heart and pools in the veins, is commonly found among the elderly. However, no evidence of blood clots or arterial disease was found in President Trump.
Next week, President Trump is scheduled to visit the Middle East to sign a ceasefire agreement regarding the Gaza conflict between Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas. At the end of this month, he is also set to visit Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju.
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