US EditionLocal Doctor Explains Causes, Treatments for Chronic Venous Insufficiency After Trump Is Diagnosed
FAIRFIELD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT, JUL 18 – President Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after leg swelling was observed; the condition affects 1 in 20 older adults, the Cleveland Clinic said.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Thursday that President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, caused by leg swelling.
- About one in 20 older adults experiences chronic venous insufficiency, which happens when veins can’t properly carry blood back to the heart, leading to pooling and affecting prevalence, the Cleveland Clinic.
- During a follow-up checkup, ultrasound exams of the leg veins confirmed chronic venous insufficiency, and Trump’s physician Dr. Sean Barbabella said he tested negative for deep vein thrombosis and arterial disease.
- Vascular surgeon Dr. Dejah Judelson said, `Really the best strategy is wearing medical-grade compression stockings` and `they help augment and control that swelling`.
- According to Johns Hopkins, CVI is unlikely to cause major complications for the president going forward and underscores the importance of early detection and proper management.
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Learning more about President Trump's condition, known as Chronic Venous Insufficiency
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President Trump's diagnosis sheds light on a common leg condition called Chronic Venous Insufficiency
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- The President of the United States is now among the millions of Americans diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency, or CVI. It’s a condition that may sound unfamiliar but affects up to 40% of women and one in three men over their lifetimes. Dr. Andy Chiou, Medical Director of the Peoria Vein Center, said that CVI is “incredibly common,” particularly in industrialized nations where people spend extended periods sitting, …
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