Results of Trump's Latest Physical Are In

President Trump's physician says the president is in "excellent health" and is "fully fit" to serve as commander in chief after a medical exam on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. A report from Dr. Sean Barbabella, released late Friday, says Trump underwent a CT scan and other heart imaging, along with cancer screenings and other preventive assessments carried out by 22 specialists, per the AP. Trump, 79, said after the three-hour visit on Tuesday that everything checked out "perfectly."

The president weighed in at 238 pounds, up 14 pounds from a medical exam in April of last year. His doctors gave him guidance on his diet, physical activity, and weight loss, but they concluded his "cognitive and physical performance are excellent." With his 6-foot, 3-inch frame, Trump has a body mass index of 29.7; an index of 30 is considered by doctors to be obese. The report also documented bruising on Trump's hands, explained as "minor soft tissue irritation related to frequent handshaking," noting it was "a common and benign effect of aspirin therapy." Among the recommendations for Trump was a switch to low-dose aspirin.

Last year the White House said Trump, who turns 80 next month, was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a fairly common condition for older adults that causes blood to pool in the legs. The report from Trump's latest exam noted "slight lower leg swelling" but said there was "improvement from last year." His doctor reported nothing abnormal, saying Trump demonstrated strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall health. "His demanding daily schedule, including multiple high-level meetings, public engagements, and regular physical activity, continues to support his overall well-being," Barbabella wrote.

Trump was again given an assessment to screen for dementia and cognitive impairment, with doctors reporting he scored 30 out of 30—the same that was reported last year and in 2018. His cholesterol levels, meanwhile, have improved significantly with the help of medication. The exam, which Trump described as a six-month physical, was his fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since his second term began. He has tried to fight off public concern over his age and stamina, often appearing with makeup covering bruises on his hands and recently talking about how good he feels, even as he jokes about his fondness for fast food and his minimal exercise beyond frequent golf outings.