President Donald Trump stated he had an MRI scan during a recent visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
I did. I got an MRI. It was perfect, the president told reporters on board Air Force One on Monday on his way to a week-long trip in Asia.
Trump, who at age 79 is one of the oldest presidents in U.S. history, did not elaborate on the reasons for the scan, which is typically used to check for a wide range of medical issues.
The MRI took place during Trump's visit to Walter Reed earlier this month, where his physician reported he was in exceptional health.
The doctor said [it] was some of the best reports, for the age, they've ever seen, Trump said Monday.
When asked why he received the MRI, Trump advised reporters to ask the doctors.
Presidential physician Dr. Sean Barbabella noted that Trump's appointment was part of a scheduled follow-up evaluation that included advanced imaging and preventative health assessments. Dr. Barbabella stated that the president continues to demonstrate excellent overall health.
MRI scans utilize strong magnetic fields to produce detailed images of the body's interior, especially useful for examining soft tissues, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
This year, the White House disclosed that Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a condition in which leg veins fail to properly return blood to the heart, causing pooling in the lower limbs. The condition is common in older individuals, as noted by Dr. Barbabella.
The president was also seen with makeup covering bruises on his hand, which the White House clarified was unrelated to the vein condition but rather a result of frequent handshakes.
