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At 78, the oldest President the United States has ever seen has been deemed in ‘excellent’ health both physically and mentally by the White House doctor. Some of the most notable findings include Donald Trump’s astounding 20-pound weight loss, a perfect cognitive test score, normal heart function, but also some minor sun damage and scarring on his right ear from the assassination attempt that took place last year. The five-hour examination took place Friday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, overseen by Dr. Sean Barbabella.
His doctor, Captain Sean Barbabella, wrote: “President Trump remains in excellent health, exhibiting robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function. His active lifestyle continues to contribute significantly to his well-being.
“President Trump exhibits excellent cognitive and physical health and is fully fit to execute the duties of the Commander-in-Chief and Head of State.”
Trump has lost 20 pounds since his last presidential physical, now weighing in at 224 pounds.
Standing 6 feet 3 inches tall, this puts him within a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 which is categorised as “overweight,” though some experts have criticised BMI as an unreliable sole indicator of health
According to the report, Trump received a perfect score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a tool used to screen for memory and cognitive decline as well as early signs of dementia.
Trump’s resting heart rate was measured at a healthy 62 beats per minute, and his blood pressure came in at 128/74 which is considered to be elevated, though not in the hypertensive range, according to the American Heart Association.
Trump is currently taking two medications which are rosuvastatin and ezetimibe, used to manage his cholesterol levels, which are now within the optimal range.
His total cholesterol is 140 mg/dL, and his levels of triglycerides were reported as being healthy.
His skin exam showed signs of sun exposure, and he continues to use a prescription cream called mometasone for a mild skin condition.
Trump wrote on Truth Social: “I’ve never felt better.”