The White House has provided an update on Donald Trump’s latest medical examination after the former president underwent an MRI scan of his cardiovascular system and abdomen in October.
The 79-year-old underwent the MRI, confirmed in a memo from his physician, Sean P Barbabella, as part of a routine checkup to detect any potential health issues early.
According to the White House physician, the results of the cardiovascular and abdominal imaging were “perfectly normal” after the non-invasive test.
“The purpose of this imaging is preventive: to identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function,” Dr. Barbabella explained.
“There is no evidence of arterial narrowing impairing blood flow or abnormalities in the heart or major vessels,” he added.
“The heart chambers are normal in size, the vessel walls appear smooth and healthy, and there are no signs of inflammation or clotting.”
The evaluation of Trump’s abdomen also showed positive results, with Dr. Barbabella noting that “all major organs appear very healthy and well-perfused.”
Dr. Barbabella stated: “Everything evaluated is functioning within normal limits with no acute or chronic concerns.”
When discussing the reason for the test, he explained it was conducted because “men in his age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of cardiovascular and abdominal health.”
Trump also commented on his recent health assessment while speaking to reporters on Sunday. He admitted he wasn’t entirely sure which parts of his body the scan was assessing.
However, he clarified: “It wasn’t the brain because I took a cognitive test and I aced it.”
He even described the MRI result as ‘perfect.’
This latest health update comes just months after Trump raised concerns among his followers when he was seen with unexplained bruises on his hands and swollen ankles in the summer of 2025.
Despite previously calling himself ‘the healthiest president that’s ever lived,’ Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency in July, a benign condition that causes blood to pool in the veins and is common among older adults.
The bruises on his hands were later clarified by the White House, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt explaining they were due to ‘minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin.’