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President Donald Trump is “fully fit” to perform the duties of the presidency, the White House physician said in a memorandum released Sunday following Trump’s yearly physical. The note, which included details of laboratory work, physical examinations and a cognitive test, concluded that Trump remains in “excellent health.” Trump weighs 224 pounds and is 75 inches tall, the note reports.
His resting heart rate is 62 beats per minute, and his blood pressure is 128/74 mmHg. Trump scored 30 out of 30 on a Montreal Cognitive Assessment exam, the note said. Exams of Trump’s various bodily systems came back normal, including of his eyes, head, ears, nose and throat.
The physician noted scarring on Trump’s right eat derived from the attempt on his life in Pennsylvania last year. Trump exhibits “robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and general physical function,” Dr. Sean Barbabella wrote.
“His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being.” He cited Trump’s participation in meetings, appearances, and “frequent victories in golf events” as evidence of his active lifestyle. Barbabella said a colonoscopy last summer revealed the president had diverticulitis, an inflammation caused when people develop small sacs in the walls of the colon.
The sacs or pouches are called diverticuli. It’s usually symptomless, but can cause discomfort and, sometimes, bleeding. The document also said the president had, at some point, undergone cataract surgery, though did not specify when.
“President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Health of State,” the memo concludes. This story is breaking and will be updated..
