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President Donald Trump, 79, was recently examined for swelling in his legs and diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, the White House announced Thursday.
According to press secretary Caroline Leavitt, Trump underwent a “full examination, including diagnostic vascular studies,” conducted by the White House Medical Unit. Leavitt read a statement from the president’s personal physician, Capt. Sean Barbabella.
According to Barbabella's note, "bilateral Doppler ultrasound of the lower extremities revealed chronic venous insufficiency (ICD-9), a common condition, especially in individuals over the age of 70."
The examination was conducted after Trump had noticed "slight swelling in his lower legs" over the past few weeks.
Spokeswoman Leavitt also stressed, citing Barbabella, that “there is no evidence of deep vein thrombosis or arterial disease,” and that all of the president’s lab tests were “within normal limits.” Trump also underwent an echocardiogram, which revealed “no signs of heart failure, kidney damage, or systemic disease.”
Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition in which the valves in certain veins do not work properly, causing blood to pool in the legs. About 150,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, and the risk increases with age. Symptoms can include swelling in the legs or ankles, pain or cramps, varicose veins, discomfort or skin changes. Treatment may include medication or, in more advanced stages, medical intervention.
Spokeswoman Leavitt also responded to questions about the bruises appearing on the back of the president's hand, attributing them to "frequent handshakes" and aspirin use.
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