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topicnews · July 17, 2025

Trump was subjected to vessel tests because of the leg swelling: white house

Trump was subjected to vessel tests because of the leg swelling: white house


President Donald Trump underwent vascular tests after swolling on his legs with all the results within the normal borders, said the press spokesman for the White House, Karoline Leavitt, on Thursday.

Leavitt said Trump noticed “mild swelling in his lower legs”, which prompted the medical team of the White House to evaluate him.

“The president was subjected to a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies, bilateral intravenous Doppler -ultrasound examinations of the lower extremities and showed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and frequent illness, especially in people over 70 years,” said Leavitt in the press class of the White House.

President Donald Trump arrives in front of a ceremony to sign the “fatal trade in fentanyl act” in the Eastern Zimmer of the White House on July 16, 2025 in Washington.

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There was no evidence of deep venous thrombosis or an arterial disease, and an echocardiogram showed a normal heart structure and function, said Leavitt and added that all results of the tests were “within the normal limits”.

Leavitt also dealt with photos that were distributed online, which show minor bruises on the hand of the President and the bruises to “slight soft tissue, by frequent hand shaking and using aspirin”.

“The president remains excellently healthy,” said Leavitt.

The President was subjected to Walter Reed Reed Reed National Military Medical Center in April in the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. In Capt. At that time, Sean P. Barbabella, who carried out Trump's physical language, explained “with excellent health”.

This is a developing story. Please check for updates.