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Dr. Majdi Ashchi, a renowned heart and vascular expert with Ashchi Heart and Vascular Center, joined us on The Morning Show to answer your questions about "chronic venous insufficiency."
Trump, 79, underwent medical tests to examine leg swelling and bruising on his right hand. Both conditions have been visible in recent photographs.
Trump's condition is "benign and common", particularly in individuals over the age of 70, according to a note from White House physician, Captain Sean Barbabella, released to reporters. Chronic venous insufficiency occurs when leg veins don't allow blood to flow back up to the heart, causing it to pool in the lower limbs.
Health experts say chronic venous insufficiency is the most common vascular disease in the country. What is it?
Trump, who turned 79 years old last month, became the oldest person to take the presidency after his January inauguration.
President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with a common age-related condition called chronic venous insufficiency. Its primary symptom is swelling in the legs.
Doctors discuss how common the condition is, why it happens — and whether Trump's symptoms align with his diagnosis.
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Tuko News on MSNDonald Trump undergoes scan after leg swelling, diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiencyUS President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency. The US president underwent tests after recent swelling on his legs.
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Let’s say that Trump was correct about almost everything: All of America’s trade partners have been conspiring to steal our jobs, and his tariffs will swiftly bring back copper mining, sneaker production, and the manufacturing of myriad other goods.
On July 17, the White House announced that President Donald Trump was diagnosed with a condition called chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.According to Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt,
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Irish Star on MSNDoctor says Trump has to give up this one guilty pleasure following his latest diagnosisPresident Donald Trump is going to have to face some harsh realities and some diet changes in light of his recent diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency