Trump's Health Report Omits Cardiac Scores, Other Crucial Test Metrics; Sparks Transparency Concerns
Trump's Health Report Omits Cardiac Scores, Other Crucial Test Metrics; Sparks Transparency Concerns Published By, Last Updated: June 01, 2026, 10:13 IST Doctors reviewing Trump’s
Trump's Health Report Omits Cardiac Scores, Other Crucial Test Metrics; Sparks Transparency Concerns Published By, Last Updated: June 01, 2026, 10:13 IST Doctors reviewing Trump’s latest health report say key cardiac details and past medical conditions were omitted, raising questions about transparency. A file photo of Donald Trump (Reuters) A recent medical report released by the White House on US President Donald Trump has drawn scrutiny from several physicians, with experts telling The Wall Street Journal that the document lacks many of the detailed metrics normally expected in a comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation. The memorandum, issued after Trump underwent his annual physical examination at Walter Reed Military Medical Centre earlier this week, described the 79-year-old President as being in “excellent health." Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, Trump’s physician, said the President demonstrated “strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical function." However, according to the Wall Street Journal report, doctors who reviewed the memo said it omitted key details that would ordinarily help other physicians independently assess Trump’s cardiovascular condition. The report noted that Trump underwent a coronary CT angiography, an echocardiogram and an artificial-intelligence-assisted electrocardiogram analysis. Barbabella stated that the AI assessment suggested Trump’s “cardiac age" was 14 years younger than his actual age. Despite mentioning the tests, the memo did not provide several standard measurements typically included in cardiac evaluations. Physicians cited by the report said the absence of details such as calcium scores, artery plaque descriptions and CAD-RADS scoring made it difficult to fully evaluate the President’s heart health.
The report also referenced a carotid artery ultrasound but did not include specific measurements or plaque assessments. Doctors also pointed out that the report lacked detailed echocardiogram findings, including ejection fraction measurements, which indicate how effectively the heart pumps blood. Trump’s 2018 physical reportedly included that figure. The discussion surrounding presidential health disclosures has intensified in recent years as both Trump and former President Joe Biden entered office at historically advanced ages. Trump is currently the oldest person elected President, while Biden was 82 when he left office. Responding to criticism, White House communications director Steven Cheung defended the report and accused outside physicians of speculating without direct involvement in Trump’s care. “President Trump has publicly released more detailed information about his health than any other president in history, showing he is in excellent health," Cheung said in a statement cited by the Journal. The White House further said the memorandum was intended to summarise the overall findings of the examination and argued that the absence of detailed abnormalities should itself be viewed as confirmation that no serious medical issues were identified. The report also drew comparisons with Biden’s health disclosures during his presidency. It noted that Biden’s annual physicals had largely declared him healthy despite visible signs of decline later in his term. The article also mentioned that Biden’s doctors did not include prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening in his examinations and that he was later diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer after leaving office. In contrast, Trump’s latest report included a PSA score of 1 ng/mL, which physicians reportedly consider well within a healthy range for his age.
Doctors reviewing Trump’s medical memo also questioned the limited details regarding his previously diagnosed chronic venous insufficiency, a condition affecting blood flow in the veins. Trump reportedly visited Walter Reed multiple times last year, including once for swelling in his lower legs. The new report stated that Trump had “slight lower leg swelling" and mentioned “improvement from last year," but did not explain the reason behind the improvement. The WSJ report noted that Trump had earlier acknowledged reluctance to wear compression stockings, a common treatment for the condition. Physicians quoted in the report said such improvement would be unusual without treatment, though the White House maintained that the severity of the condition can naturally fluctuate over time. Another aspect that drew attention was Trump’s cholesterol profile. According to the report, his HDL or “good cholesterol" level stood at 70 mg/dL, while his LDL or “bad cholesterol" measured 53 mg/dL. The memorandum said Trump uses rosuvastatin and ezetimibe to manage cholesterol. Georgia vascular surgeon Dr Daniel Torrent told the Journal, “He’s got like the best cholesterol numbers you’ll see." Torrent added that such results are uncommon even among patients taking medication, saying, “We don’t usually manage people to the point where they’re that good." The report also omitted mention of a neck rash Trump reportedly experienced earlier this year. In March, Barbabella had said Trump was using preventive cream for a skin condition, though the specific diagnosis was never disclosed. The memorandum did address bruising visible on Trump’s hands, attributing it to “frequent handshaking" and the “benign effect of aspirin therapy." The Journal noted that Trump had previously said he takes more aspirin than his doctor recommends because he wants “nice, thin blood pouring through my heart." While Barbabella had earlier disclosed that Trump took 325 milligrams of aspirin daily for “cardiac prevention," the latest report did not specify the president’s current dosage.
Defending the omission of certain medical details, the White House said executive summaries are often abbreviated for “readability and relevance," adding that the absence of discussion about specific medications or past conditions should not be interpreted as a lack of monitoring or treatment. Still, several physicians told the Journal that the report appeared incomplete and offered only a limited picture of Trump’s overall health status. “That report is almost too good to be true for somebody of his age," Dr Shutze told the newspaper. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit First Published: June 01, 2026, 10:12 IST News world Trump's Health Report Omits Cardiac Scores, Other Crucial Test Metrics; Sparks Transparency Concerns Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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