President Trump Friday headed to Walter Reed Nationwide Army Medical Heart for what he described as a “semiannual physical” examination amid ongoing questions on his well being.
Trump took a brief helicopter experience from the White Home to Walter Reed in suburban Bethesda, Maryland, the place he stated he was getting a recent checkup simply six months after his most up-to-date annual examination in April.
“I’m meeting with the troops, and I’m also going to do a, sort of, semiannual physical, which I do,” Trump informed reporters. “I think I’m in great shape, but I’ll let you know.”
The go to comes as Trump prepares to journey to the Center East to rejoice the ceasefire deal in Gaza, suggesting the hospital journey will not be an indication of any quick well being disaster.
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President Donald Trump boards Marine One on the South Garden of the White Home on Friday as he heads to Walter Reed Nationwide Army Medical Heart. (AP Picture/Alex Brandon)
For the reason that White Home has an in depth on-site medical unit, some medical specialists speculated that Trump is likely to be present process exams that may solely be completed in a hospital, though they cautioned that there might be different explanations for the Walter Reed examination.
The White Home in July revealed that Trump had not too long ago undergone an examination after noticing “mild swelling” in his ankles or decrease legs. Checks confirmed that Trump has continual venous insufficiency, a reasonably widespread situation tied to ageing that happens when valves contained in the veins that usually assist transfer blood towards gravity progressively lose the power to work correctly.
Trump’s signs may be an indication of extra critical coronary heart issues, which might not be uncommon for an individual of Trump’s age and bodily situation, medical doctors stated.
He additionally suffers from bruising on his arms, which press secretary Karoline Leavitt attributed to frequent hand shaking.
Trump’s final annual bodily examination in April discovered that he was “fully fit” to function commander in chief.
A 3-page abstract of the examination completed by his physician, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, stated Trump had misplaced 20 kilos since June 2020. The physician stated Trump, an avid golfer, has an “active lifestyle” that “continues to contribute significantly” to his well-being.
On the April bodily, Trump additionally handed a brief screening check to evaluate varied mind features.
Trump, 79, is the second-oldest president in historical past, trailing solely former President Joe Biden.
