Trump diagnosed with chronic venous condition, White House says
Donald Trump, the United States president, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a circulatory condition common among older adults, after noticing mild swelling in his lower legs, the White House said on Thursday.
Speaking at a press briefing, Karoline Leavitt, White House press secretary, described the condition as “a common and manageable issue, particularly in individuals over the age of 70”. She said the diagnosis followed a series of medical evaluations conducted by the White House Medical Unit, after the 79-year-old president reported ongoing swelling in his lower limbs.
According to Leavitt, Trump underwent comprehensive testing including blood work, vascular scans and an echocardiogram. The evaluation revealed no evidence of deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, heart failure or any systemic illness, she said.
“The president’s cardiac structure and function are normal,” Leavitt stated, quoting a letter from Trump’s physician, Capt. Sean Barbabella.
Importantly,” she added, “all laboratory results were within normal limits
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when the valves in the leg veins fail to function effectively, leading to blood pooling in the lower extremities. While the condition is not considered life-threatening, it can cause discomfort, swelling, varicose veins, and, in more severe cases, skin changes and leg ulcers.
