President Trump's physician said in a memo released Monday that the results of a "preventative" October MRI were "perfectly normal."
The big picture: Trump, 79, did not initially disclose that he had the procedure. Democrats have seized on the secrecy and questioned his mental capacity and fitness.
Driving the news: In the memo, Sean Barbabella, the president's physician, said Trump underwent the MRI as part of his annual exam in October because "men in his age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of cardiovascular and abdominal health."
- Barbabella wrote that Trump presents no signs of arterial narrowing, inflammation or clotting, and that his heart chambers are a standard size.
- He added that Trump's organs are also "very healthy and well-perfused" with no acute or chronic concerns.
Catch up quick: Trump has faced scrutiny over his health after bruises were seen on his hands earlier this year.
- In July, the White House shared that he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.
State of play: Trump became the oldest president ever inaugurated when he took office last January.
- Presidents typically undergo one comprehensive physical exam each year, but Trump had two such checkups this year despite receiving "excellent" results from the first one in April.
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Editor's note: This story was updated with additional context.
