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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Politics
Kurtis Lee

Pence is in excellent health, his doctor says

Republican vice presidential nominee Mike Pence appears to be in good health.

A letter released by Pence's doctor Saturday notes that the 57-year-old governor of Indiana is in "excellent general and cardiovascular health" and "medically able to maintain (his) high level of professional work."

"You live a healthy lifestyle and maintain an excellent diet and exercise program," wrote Michael F. Busk, a physician at the St. Vincent Health, Wellness and Preventative Care Institute in Indianapolis who has been Pence's doctor since 2013.

Pence's medical letter was released after Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine released partial health records this past week.

Busk's letter noted that Pence's father was a smoker who died from a heart attack. Busk added that Pence does not smoke and his visits to a cardiologist found his heart in good health.

The only medication Pence takes is Claritin, an antihistamine sold over the counter, for seasonal allergies, Busk said.

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