Results of MRI scan for Trump's heart and abdomen released by doctor

On Monday, President Trumps physician reported that recent MRI examinations of the presidents heart and abdomen indicate he is in excellent overall health. Dr. Sean Barbarella confirmed that the scans revealed all major organs, key blood vessels, heart chambers, and valves are entirely normal.

Advanced imaging was performed because men benefit from a detailed check of cardiovascular and abdominal health, Barbarella stated. This type of thorough evaluation is standard for an executive physical at President Trumps age and confirms he remains in excellent overall health.

The doctor did not clarify why these preventative scans were not included in Trumps routine annual physical earlier in the year, nor whether any new symptoms prompted the tests. The statement suggested that separate MRIs may have been conducted for the abdomen and heart, though the exact number of scans was not specified.

After weeks of avoiding detailed health disclosures, Trump reversed his position Sunday night, agreeing to release the results. He emphasized that the scan was perfect while admitting uncertainty about which part of his body had been examined. Trump stated he knew the MRI did not include his brain, citing that he had aced a recent cognitive assessment.

If you want to have it released, Ill release it, Trump told reporters on Sunday while returning to Washington from Florida. He reiterated that he had no explanation for why the MRI was ordered or which area of the body it targeted. It was just an MRI, he said. It wasnt the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it.

Despite these new disclosures, neither Trump nor the White House has provided a full explanation for the October visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center or the reasons behind the MRI. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the visit as a second annual physical for 2025.

The White House previously acknowledged that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common condition causing swollen ankles. While not inherently dangerous, CVI can signal potential heart issues, particularly in older adults. Trump will turn 80 next June.

Trumps communications team also addressed bruising on his right hand, suggesting it may result from frequent handshakes and aspirin use. As the second oldest president in U.S. history, after Joe Biden, Trump could become the oldest if he completes his term in 2029.

Author: Sophia Brooks