{"id":704758,"date":"2026-05-30T18:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T18:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/704758\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T18:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T18:02:15","slug":"donald-trumps-doctor-says-he-is-in-excellent-health-heres-whats-in-the-presidents-medical-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/704758\/","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump&#8217;s doctor says he is in &#8216;excellent health&#8217;. Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s in the president&#8217;s medical report"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Donald Trump&#8217;s doctor says the president is in &#8220;excellent health&#8221; after a medical examination earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">The <a class=\"Link_link__5eL5m ScreenReaderOnly_srLinkHint__OysWz Link_showVisited__C1Fea Link_showFocus__ALyv2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.documentcloud.org\/documents\/28175456-trump-physical\/\" data-component=\"Link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">report from Sean Barbabella<\/a>, released on Friday local time, says Mr Trump underwent a CT scan, cancer screenings and other preventative assessments carried out by 22 specialists.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">&#8220;He is fully fit to carry out all duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State,&#8221; Dr Barbabella said to conclude his report.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Mr Trump, who turns 80 on June 14, had pre-emptively said &#8220;everything checks out perfectly&#8221; following the tests taken on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">In the past, he has had to fight off public concern over his health, and photographs show he uses <a class=\"Link_link__kR0xA Link_link__5eL5m ScreenReaderOnly_srLinkHint__OysWz Link_showVisited__C1Fea Link_showFocus__ALyv2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2026-03-03\/redness-on-trumps-neck-common-skin-cream-says-white-house\/106408514\" data-component=\"Link\" data-uri=\"coremedia:\/\/article\/106408514\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">makeup to cover bruises<\/a> on his hands and neck, and <a class=\"Link_link__kR0xA Link_link__5eL5m ScreenReaderOnly_srLinkHint__OysWz Link_showVisited__C1Fea Link_showFocus__ALyv2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-07-18\/donald-trump-what-is-chronic-venous-insufficiency\/105546502\" data-component=\"Link\" data-uri=\"coremedia:\/\/article\/105546502\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">often has swollen feet, ankles and calves<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s in the latest medical report of the oldest person ever elected US president.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Donald Trump does a fist bump into the air while standing in front of an american flag\" class=\"Image_image__5tFYM ContentImage_image__DQ_cq\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f974b18a991ee38a4decd1b549e86cdf.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"Image\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP FigureCaption_text__zDxQ5 Typography_sizeMobile12__w_FPC Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">Donald Trump says all of his tests checked out &#8220;perfectly&#8221;. (AP: Alex Brandon)<\/p>\n<p>A look at his vitals<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Dr Barbabella&#8217;s most prevalent finding was that the US president remains in excellent health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">The doctor said Mr Trump was &#8220;demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s vitalsAge: 79 yearsHeight: 190.5cmWeight: 108kgResting Heart Rate: 73 bpmBlood Pressure: 105\/71 mmHgPulse Oximetry: 98% on room airTemperature: 37\u00b0C<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">&#8220;His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">A list of vitals was taken in the medical, including height, weight, resting heart rate, blood pressure, pulse oximetry and temperature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">The US president weighed in at 108kg, which was six kilograms heavier than last year, <a class=\"Link_link__5eL5m ScreenReaderOnly_srLinkHint__OysWz Link_showVisited__C1Fea Link_showFocus__ALyv2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whitehouse.gov\/briefings-statements\/2025\/04\/memorandum-from-the-white-house-physician\/\" data-component=\"Link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">when the report said he was 102kg<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">One of Dr Barbabella&#8217;s recommendations to Mr Trump was to aim for &#8220;continued weight loss&#8221;, but as the reports show, the US president has gained weight over the past 12 months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Standing 1.9 metres tall, Mr Trump has a body mass index of 29.7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">An index of 30 is considered by doctors to be obese.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Donald Trump gestures as he starts playing golf, he is dressed in a black jumper and trousers\" class=\"Image_image__5tFYM ContentImage_image__DQ_cq\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/6d6d36fa04b12c189b563b6626c7f032.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"Image\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP FigureCaption_text__zDxQ5 Typography_sizeMobile12__w_FPC Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">The US president weighed in at 108kg. (Reuters: Alastair Grant)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">His resting heart rate was 73 beats per minute, which is just under the range of 75\u2013128bpm that the <a class=\"Link_link__5eL5m ScreenReaderOnly_srLinkHint__OysWz Link_showVisited__C1Fea Link_showFocus__ALyv2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/exercise-and-physical-activity\/fitness-basics\/target-heart-rates\" data-component=\"Link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Heart Organization lists as normal<\/a> for men over 70.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">In terms of blood pressure, Mr Trump scored 105\/71mmHg (which stands for millimetres of mercury).<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">The <a class=\"Link_link__5eL5m ScreenReaderOnly_srLinkHint__OysWz Link_showVisited__C1Fea Link_showFocus__ALyv2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hri.org.au\/health\/learn\/risk-factors\/what-is-normal-blood-pressure-by-age\" data-component=\"Link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Heart Research Institute of Australia lists<\/a> a reading of 133\/69 mmHg as the standard for men over the age of 60.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">According to those same markers, it is considered optimal for someone to have less than 120 systolic (the first number in the reading), and less than 80 diastolic (the second number in the reading).<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Mr Trump&#8217;s reading of 105\/71 likens his blood pressure to that of a healthy person under the age of 39.<\/p>\n<p>Does Trump have any injuries?<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">In short, yes he does.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">While examining his ears, the doctor found &#8220;scarring of the right [ear] consistent with prior gunshot injury&#8221;. Mr Trump&#8217;s hearing remains intact though, the report says.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">The doctor also found swelling on Mr Trump&#8217;s lower leg, but noted it had improved from last year when he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Trump swelling\" class=\"Image_image__5tFYM ContentImage_image__DQ_cq\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/49769158e2cd7568b59cd39a919c84fd.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"Image\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP FigureCaption_text__zDxQ5 Typography_sizeMobile12__w_FPC Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">Last July, Donald Trump&#8217;s left leg appeared swollen. (AP: Photo\/Alex Brandon)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">An examination of the president&#8217;s hands revealed &#8220;ecchymosis (bruising), consistent with minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Dr Barbabella said the bruising on the hands was an effect of taking aspirin, and there were no &#8220;concerning growths identified&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A close up of a large, dark bruise on the right hand of Donald Trump\" class=\"Image_image__5tFYM ContentImage_image__DQ_cq\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fee3ac498f061a94742f2a19f2d18985.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-component=\"Image\" data-lazy=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP FigureCaption_text__zDxQ5 Typography_sizeMobile12__w_FPC Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">A large, dark bruise was spotted on Donald Trump&#8217;s right hand last August. (Reuters: Brian Snyder)<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">His eyes, head, nose, throat, neck, lungs, abdomen, and urinary system were all deemed &#8220;normal&#8221; by the doctor.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">His teeth were said to be in &#8220;very good condition&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s sprightly cardiac age and improved cholesterol<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">A CT scan of Mr Trump&#8217;s heart showed no abnormalities, the doctor&#8217;s report said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">On top of that scan, they performed an &#8220;Al-enhanced electrocardiogram (ECG) analysis&#8221; on the president.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">It deemed his cardiac age to be &#8220;approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age&#8221;, according to Dr Barbabella.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2026-01-02\/donald-trumps-health-key-points-from-wsj-interview\/106194812\" data-component=\"FullBleedLink\" class=\"RelatedCard_link__rsgR9 FullBleedLink_root__lTw_U interactive_focusContext__yRhc_ interactive_defaults__AKxUU FullBleedLink_showVisited__g3Xvz\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trump says health scan gave critics &#8216;ammunition&#8217;, blames bruising on aspirin<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Typography_base__sj2RP RelatedCard_synopsis__cFwMW Typography_sizeMobile14__u7TGe Typography_lineHeightMobile20___U7Vr Typography_regular__WeIG6 Typography_colourInherit__dfnUx\" data-component=\"Typography\">US President Donald Trump says he regrets undergoing advanced imagery on his heart and abdomen because of the &#8220;ammunition&#8221; it handed his critics, while defending his &#8220;perfect&#8221; health.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">His cognitive function was also assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), in which Mr Trump scored 30 from 30.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">A normal score for that test is <a class=\"Link_link__5eL5m ScreenReaderOnly_srLinkHint__OysWz Link_showVisited__C1Fea Link_showFocus__ALyv2\" href=\"https:\/\/mocacognition.com\/faq\/\" data-component=\"Link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">anywhere between 26 and 30<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">The doctor noted one dot point in the subcategory for social history \u2014 &#8220;Lifelong abstinence from tobacco and alcohol.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Mr Trump has frequently said sobriety was &#8220;one of my only good traits&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Dr Barbabella has advised the US president to take three medications: Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe for cholesterol control, and aspirin for &#8220;cardiac prevention&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Mr Trump has been on a cholesterol management plan since at least his first presidency, and this latest report shows improvement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">His cholesterol levels have improved significantly to 143, down from 223 in 2018.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Looking forward, the doctor gave Mr Trump a series of advice for preventative care.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">According to the report, the US president was given counselling on his diet and increased physical activity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">The latter was something Mr Trump joked about at a recent event at the Oval Office.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr said the president walked more than 14 kilometres every time he went golfing, and that kept him active.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph_paragraph___QITb\">&#8220;When I am not using the cart,&#8221; 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