Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency

Driving the news: Trump was evaluated after noticing mild swelling in his lower legs, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said during a briefing Thursday.

• "The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies," White House physician Sean Barbabella wrote in a memo.
• "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," he added.
• There were no signs of heart failure, renal impairment or systemic illness per Barbabella. "The president remains in excellent health," he noted.
• Additionally, the physician noted that recent photos of Trump show minor bruising on the back of his hand. "This is consistent with minor soft tissue irritation from frequent handshaking and the use of aspirin," he said.

Flashback: Barbabella said in a rare snapshot of Trump's health in April that there were no significant changes and that the president "remains in excellent health."

What is chronic venous insufficiency?

Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when veins in the legs are damaged, resulting in the veins being unable to manage blood flow as well as they should.

• It makes it harder for blood in the legs to return to the heart.
• While the condition may cause mild symptoms at first, it can interfere with quality of life and lead to serious complications over time, according to Cleveland Clinic.

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