White House Physician Declares Donald Trump in 'Exceptionally Good Health' at Age 79

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House released a letter from the President’s physician following Donald Trump’s second medical examination of the year, conducted at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center outside of Washington D.C. The report concluded that the President is in "exceptionally good health" for his age.

According to Dr. Sean Barbabella, the physician overseeing the President's care, the medical review, completed on October 10, found that President Trump's cardiovascular indicators were notably strong.

Key Health Findings

The primary finding highlighted in the letter was a significant cardiovascular metric:

• Heart Age: Dr. Barbabella stated that an electrocardiogram (ECG) revealed the President’s "heart age" is approximately 14 years younger than his actual chronological age of 79.

• Overall Condition: The President was reported to maintain excellent cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and physical fitness. All metabolic, hematological, and cardiac indices were stable.

• Preventative Care: During the examination, President Trump received both a flu vaccine and a COVID-19 booster shot.

• Work Schedule: The physician confirmed that President Trump "continues to demonstrate excellent overall health and can maintain his rigorous work schedule without restriction."

Previous Health Details and Context

The article also provided context from earlier medical disclosures throughout the year:

• Physical Metrics (from April report): The President is reported to be 6 feet, 3 inches (190 cm) tall and weigh 225 pounds (102 kg). His elevated cholesterol is well-controlled.

• Cognitive Assessment: The President proudly stated during the same week that he had achieved a "perfect score" on a cognitive examination, a feat he claimed previous presidents had not accomplished.

• Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A previous diagnosis in July confirmed that the President suffers from Chronic Venous Insufficiency, a common, benign condition in people over 70 that causes minor leg swelling and occasional bruising on the hands. The bruising was attributed to the frequent use of aspirin (part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen) and tissue irritation from frequent handshakes. It was noted that the President often used makeup to cover the bruising on his right hand during public appearances.

The White House described this as a regular annual physical, even though a similar evaluation took place earlier in the year. The President, when asked about the results upon his return to the White House, reportedly smiled, gave a thumbs-up to reporters, and said he felt "very good, both physically and mentally."