The most detailed information on the health of US President Donald Trump since he returned to the White House as the oldest person to assume the US presidency has been revealed.
“President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and head of state,” White House physician Captain Sean Barbabella wrote on Sunday (US time).
Barbabella cited what he said was Trump’s “active lifestyle” and said it “continues to contribute significantly” to the Republican President’s wellbeing.
Trump turns 79 on June 14.
The results showed Trump has lost nine kilograms since his last physical as president in 2020.
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He weighed 110 kilograms back then and was down to 101 kilograms for this most recent check.
The exam summary noted that Trump previously had cataract surgery on both eyes, but the report did not include a date or dates.
A common procedure among ageing people, the surgery typically involves removing a cloudy eye lens and replacing it with an artificial lens to help clear vision.
In July 2024, according to the report, Trump had a colonoscopy that found a benign polyp and the condition called diverticulosis.
It is a common condition in which the walls of the intestine weaken with age. It can lead to inflammation, although most people with it never experience any problems.
Barbabella wrote that Trump was in “excellent health” with “robust” cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and general physical function.
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He said Trump’s days included multiple meetings, public appearances, media availabilities and “frequent victories in golf events”.
Trump is an avid golfer and said he recently won tournaments at his clubs in Florida.
Trump’s cholesterol levels have improved over time, helped by the medications rosuvastatin and ezetimibe.
At his physical in January 2018, his total cholesterol was 223.
In early 2019, the reading came in at 196 and it stood at 167 in 2020.
Today it is 140.
Ideally, total cholesterol should be less than 200.
His blood pressure was 128 over 74 – this is considered elevated, and people in that situation are likely to develop high blood pressure unless steps are taken to control the condition.
The report noted that Trump uses a mometasone cream to control rosacea, a condition that can cause redness in the face.
Trump has a resting heart rate of 62 beats a minute, in line with previous tests.
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 beats to 100 beats a minute. Generally, a lower rate implies better cardiovascular fitness.
Trump also takes aspirin, which can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.
