Donald Trump’s physician declared the 79-year-old US president to be in “excellent overall health” following a follow-up medical checkup on Friday, October 10.
Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what his doctor, Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, called a “scheduled follow-up evaluation” and a “part of his ongoing health maintenance plan.” This was Trump’s second medical checkup of the year.
A letter released by the White House confirmed the positive assessment. The physician’s report stated that “President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health,” exhibiting “strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological and physical performance.” A notable detail was that his “cardiac age”, a measure of cardiovascular vitality was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age of 79.
The doctor added that Trump “continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction.” During the visit, he also received a battery of routine tests, an updated Covid booster shot, and his annual flu shot.
The checkup came amid persistent public speculation about the president’s health. The visit follows the White House’s disclosure in July that Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common, benign vein condition in older adults that was cited as the cause of swelling in his legs.
Separately, bruising on his hand was attributed to “minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and aspirin use,” which is part of a standard cardiovascular prevention regimen.
Addressing prior concerns, Trump stated that during his previous checkup in April, he took a cognitive exam and received a “perfect score.”
