Overview

• The White House disclosed that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency after photos showed ankle swelling and hand bruises attributed to frequent handshaking and aspirin use.
• The White House Medical Unit’s evaluation included bilateral venous Doppler ultrasounds and echocardiography.
• The evaluation found no signs of deep vein thrombosis, arterial disease, heart failure or systemic illness, and blood tests were within normal limits.
• In an April memo, White House physician Sean Barbabella stated that the president remains in excellent physical health and fully fit to perform his duties.
• Chronic venous insufficiency affects about one in 20 adults over 70 and can be managed with compression therapy, leg elevation, exercise or surgery.