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International Business Times UK
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Ria Pathak

Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency Fatal? Trump's Chronic Disease Explained - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a condition that affects blood flow in the legs.

The White House confirmed on Thursday that Trump, 79, underwent medical evaluations after experiencing mild swelling in his lower legs. According to a letter from White House physician Capt. Sean Barbabella, Doppler ultrasound scans revealed chronic venous insufficiency, a relatively common issue in older populations.

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