The White House has disclosed that President Donald Trump, aged 79, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency following a recent medical evaluation.
The announcement was made on Thursday by the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, who shared details from a note issued by the president’s physician, Captain Sean Barbabella.
According to the statement, Trump underwent a comprehensive medical assessment, which included advanced vascular diagnostic studies conducted by the White House Medical Unit. The tests were prompted after the former president reported mild swelling in his lower legs in recent weeks.
As part of the evaluation, bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were conducted. The results confirmed that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency—a non-life-threatening and common condition, especially among individuals over the age of 70.
Captain Barbabella’s letter emphasized that while the condition was identified, there was no evidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or any arterial disease.
Furthermore, laboratory tests conducted on Trump were all within normal ranges. An echocardiogram was also performed, which showed no signs of heart failure, kidney dysfunction, or any systemic illnesses.
Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when the valves in the veins of the legs become weakened or damaged, preventing blood from flowing efficiently back to the heart.
This can cause blood pooling in the veins, leading to symptoms such as swelling of the lower legs or ankles, leg pain or cramping, varicose veins, and skin changes.
While the condition itself is benign, it can progress if untreated. Treatment options range from medications to manage symptoms to medical procedures in more advanced cases.
The risk of developing this condition increases with age, and it is estimated that approximately 150,000 people are diagnosed with it annually.
The White House has not indicated any immediate concern regarding Trump’s overall health, given the favorable results of his tests and the absence of more serious vascular or systemic issues.