Former President Trump Receives Preventative Health Measures at Recent Check-Up
Details have been shared about a recent medical examination undergone by the former U.S. President, which included a booster shot for Covid-19 and a flu vaccine.
The medical expert handling the former president's health, reported that he continues to be in excellent health, boasting of strong cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and physical performance.
Routine Check-Up or More?
The recent visit to the medical center was documented as a "scheduled follow-up". Earlier in the week, it had been referred to as an "annual routine check-up". This has raised a few eyebrows since it's the second such visit after an annual physical examination that took place earlier in the year.
This check-up was considered part of his "continuous health maintenance plan". In the process, the former president went through "advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventative health evaluations".
Exceptional Health Results
The medical results were reported as outstanding, with stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac conditions. The former president's "cardiac age" was estimated to be about 14 years younger than his actual age. This was determined using an electrocardiogram, a test that checks the electrical activity of the heart. This test, when combined with artificial intelligence or other forms of analysis, offers more insight into an individual's risk of heart disease.
Vaccinations Received
The former president, now 79 years old, received both a flu shot and a Covid-19 booster shot. These preventative measures were taken in consideration of his upcoming travels overseas. He is expected to travel to the Middle East soon after his involvement in securing a ceasefire deal between Israel and a notable militant group.
It's worth mentioning that getting Covid-19 shots has become increasingly challenging. The national health agency recently updated its Covid-19 vaccine advice, recommending the shots only for individuals 65 or older or those with underlying health conditions. And they should only get the shot after consulting with healthcare professionals. Each state having its own guidance on vaccines has resulted in a mix of different vaccine policies, making finding a shot more difficult depending on where one resides.
Changes at the Health Agency
The acting director of the national health agency approved this change based on the recommendations of the agency's vaccine advisory panel. The health secretary had earlier revamped this panel, replacing all its members with his own selections.
The previous director of the health agency claimed during a Senate committee hearing last month that the health secretary, known for his skepticism about vaccines, had pressured her to approve vaccine recommendations from the panel. She stated that he grew "upset" when she declined to do so.
Addressing Health Speculations
The former president's visit to the medical center also occurred a month after he dismissed rumors that he had a persistent health issue that was causing a bruise on his hand and keeping him out of the public eye for several days.
In July, he was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a non-life threatening condition that causes blood to pool in his legs. This condition can cause swelling, pain, skin discoloration and in some cases can lead to the development of ulcers.
The former president became the oldest person elected U.S. president in November, being just a few months older than the previous president was when he was elected four years earlier.