White House: Trump’s October MRI of heart and abdomen ‘perfectly normal’
The White House on Dec. 1 released a letter from Physician to the President Sean Barbabella saying an early-October MRI of President Trump’s cardiovascular and abdominal systems — conducted as a preventative follow-up roughly six months after his April physical — was "perfectly normal." Trump told reporters he didn’t know which body parts were scanned, said it was not the brain, and added that he "aced" a cognitive test.
📌 Key Facts
- Physician to the President Sean Barbabella authored a December 1 letter releasing details of the MRI findings.
- The MRI was performed in early October as a second examination, roughly six months after a physical in April.
- The imaging covered the cardiovascular and abdominal systems and was described as a 'preventative' exam for men in the President’s age group.
- Barbabella wrote that both the cardiovascular and abdominal imaging were "perfectly normal," saying the purpose was to identify issues early and to confirm overall health.
- President Trump told reporters he did not know which body parts were scanned, said it was not the brain, and said he "aced" a cognitive test.
📊 Relevant Data
Approximately 13% of people aged 75-84 in the United States have Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Disease: Facts & Figures — BrightFocus Foundation
The prevalence of cardiovascular disease (including hypertension) among males aged 60-79 in the US is 77.5%.
2021 Heart Disease & Stroke Statistical Update Fact Sheet — American Heart Association
A 79-year-old male in the United States has an average remaining life expectancy of 7.78 years.
Actuarial Life Table — Social Security Administration
The cumulative risk of developing dementia by age 75 in the US is 4%, rising to 20% by age 85.
Risk and future burden of dementia in the United States — National Institutes of Health
📰 Sources (2)
- Physician to the President Sean Barbabella authored a December 1 letter detailing the MRI findings.
- The imaging covered cardiovascular and abdominal systems and was described as 'preventative' for men in the President’s age group.
- Barbabella wrote both cardiovascular and abdominal imaging were 'perfectly normal' and explained the purpose was to identify issues early and confirm overall health.
- The MRI occurred as part of a second examination in early October, roughly six months after an April physical.
- Trump told reporters Sunday he didn’t know which body parts were scanned, said it wasn’t the brain, and claimed he 'aced' a cognitive test.