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What is chronic venous insufficiency, Trump's diagnosis?
UNITED STATES, JUL 18 – President Trump, 79, diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a common age-related condition causing leg swelling; White House confirms no serious health risks or discomfort, physician said.
- On July 17, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency.
- In recent weeks, Karoline Leavitt said the president experienced mild lower-leg swelling and hand bruising, prompting further evaluation.
- An echocardiogram confirmed normal cardiac structure, Leavitt said; lab tests were within normal limits, and vascular studies were conducted, per her statement.
- Karoline Leavitt said Trump remains in excellent health, Todd Berland noted CVI does not affect life expectancy and Kwame Amankwah warned untreated cases can lead to severe swelling.
- The Cleveland Clinic reports that chronic venous insufficiency affects about 1 in 20 adults, highlighting its commonality and broader public health relevance.
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Chronic venous insufficiency (CIV) occurs when the veins in the legs are damaged and lose the ability to maintain blood flow back to the heart, causing blood build-up in the legs.
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