"Driving the news: Trump described the MRI scan as "perfect" while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One. He deferred to his doctors when asked why he received the scan, noting there were medical professionals traveling through Asia with his team. "The doctor said some of the best reports for the age, some of the best reports they've ever seen," he said."
"State of play: Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency in July after experiencing swelling in his lower legs. CVI occurs when veins in the legs are damaged, resulting in those veins being unable to manage blood flow as well as they should, according to Cleveland Clinic. The publicly released memo from Trump's most recent visit did not address the visible bruising on the president's hand that had sparked concerns about his health."
President Trump visited Walter Reed for a medical exam that included advanced imaging and an MRI he described as "perfect." White House physician Capt. Sean Barbabella issued a memo stating the exam included advanced imaging and that the president was in "exceptional health." Trump deferred to medical staff about the scan, noting clinicians traveled with his team. He was diagnosed in July with chronic venous insufficiency after lower-leg swelling. CVI occurs when leg veins are damaged and cannot manage blood flow effectively, according to Cleveland Clinic. The publicly released memo did not address visible bruising on his hand, which Barbabella previously linked to handshaking and aspirin. Trump declined to release medical records during the 2024 campaign.
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