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- President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).
- The condition, identified after he had leg swelling, means his leg veins struggle to return blood to the heart.
- The White House described CVI as a common and benign condition, especially for those over 70.
President Donald Trump (79) has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition the World Health Organisation (WHO) describes as occurring “when your leg veins don’t allow blood to flow back up to your heart.”
This leads to blood pooling in the lower extremities, a common ailment that can, in severe instances, lead to complications.
According to the White House, Trump was diagnosed after he was examined for swelling in his legs.
“The president underwent a comprehensive examination, including diagnostic vascular studies. Bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds were performed and revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition, particularly in individuals over the age of 70,” the memo read.
The condition arises when the one-way valves within the veins – delicate structures designed to prevent blood from flowing backward as it returns to the heart – weaken or become “leaky” due to sustained high pressure.
This impairment allows blood to pool in the legs, contributing to the characteristic swelling and discomfort associated with CVI.
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