During a recent visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, President Donald Trump reported having an MRI scan, stating, “I did. I got an MRI. It was perfect.” He shared this information with reporters while on board Air Force One on Monday, en route to Asia.
The President, who is 79 years old, did not specify the reason for the scan, which can be used to detect a wide array of medical issues. The MRI was conducted during his earlier visit to Walter Reed, at which time his physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, noted that Trump was in “exceptional health.” Dr. Barbabella further commented that the President’s reports were among the best ever seen for his age.
When asked about the scan, Trump directed reporters to consult the doctors. Dr. Barbabella’s statement indicated that the appointment was a “scheduled follow-up evaluation” as part of Trump’s “ongoing health maintenance plan,” which included advanced imaging, lab tests, and preventative assessments.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans utilize powerful magnetic fields to generate detailed internal images of the body, proving particularly useful for examining soft tissues, according to the US National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Earlier in the year, the White House disclosed that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting the veins in his legs. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explained that the diagnosis followed Trump’s observation of leg swelling, leading to a doctor’s visit. Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when veins struggle to return blood to the heart, resulting in pooling in the lower limbs. Dr. Barbabella described it as a “benign and common” condition in older individuals.
Recent photographs of Trump showed him with makeup on the back of his hand. The White House attributed this to bruising from frequent handshaking, stating it was unrelated to his vein condition.
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