US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) after noticing mild swelling in his legs in recent weeks, the White House announced Thursday.
The diagnosis follows a comprehensive medical evaluation conducted by the White House medical unit “out of an abundance of caution,” according to a memo from the president’s physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella.
“The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70,” Barbabella wrote in the memo, which was read aloud by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during Thursday’s briefing and later released in full.
The memo added that there was “no evidence” of blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, or arterial disease—conditions that can sometimes present similar symptoms.
Trump, who is 79, was described as being in “excellent” overall health, with no systemic illness or organ impairment detected.
“All results were within normal limits,” the physician noted, following a series of diagnostic tests that included a complete blood count, comprehensive metabolic panel, and coagulation profile.
An echocardiogram confirmed “normal cardiac structure and function,” ruling out any signs of compromised heart performance or renal issues.
Public attention had been drawn to the president’s health after recent photographs taken at the Club World Cup soccer final in New Jersey showed noticeable swelling around his ankles.
The White House said the president was “thoroughly evaluated” following those appearances, which prompted speculation about his condition.
The physician emphasized that the diagnosis was not unusual for someone of Trump’s age and reiterated that the condition, while potentially uncomfortable, does not pose a serious health risk.
