President Donald Trump may have secretly had an MRI because of possible neurological or cardiovascular issues, according to a leading American cardiologist.
Dr. Jonathan Reiner is a George Washington University medical professor. Additionally, he was Dick Cheney's former vice president's cardiologist.
Reiner implied that Trump's test was likely coerced by symptoms when he told CNN that MRIs are never done as part of a standard check up.
"They're usually triggered by symptoms," Reiner clarified. An MRI may be necessary for these neurologic problems. They might be back pain that makes an MRI necessary. An MRI may be necessary for heart-related problems.
For those reasons, it is imperative that the public be informed about the president's test results, consultants he saw, and the reasons behind the test.
Trump, 79, announced to reporters on Air Force One that he had undergone an MRI and described the findings as "perfect." He referred inquiries about the purpose of the scan to his physicians and said, "I gave you the full results." You are aware of the entire process of our MRI. And it was flawless.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt has described the MRI as a "routine health check," but the White House has not revealed why. "An MRI is never part of a routine evaluation, whether you're president of the United States or just a civilian," Reiner vehemently objected.
Reiner's assertion was backed up by public health expert Dr. Vin Gupta, who wrote on X, "Even if you are the leader of the free world, you don't just get an MRI without a clear reason to do so."
The term "screening" MRI does not exist. After Trump made multiple public appearances with obvious hand injuries and a pronouncedly unsteady walk, worries about his health have increased in recent months. He occasionally seemed to have trouble remembering short term details and was slower on his feet.
In July, the White House revealed that Trump has chronic venous insufficiency, a disorder where veins have trouble returning blood from the legs to the heart.
Reiner speculated that blood-thinning drugs, which are frequently recommended for cardiovascular conditions, may be the cause of Trump's obvious bruises and cankles.
Reiner stated, "There are many things that can do that." Medication is the most frequent cause of bruises on the back of a 79 year old's hand. And a blood thinner is usually the drug that causes it.
He went on to say that people typically use these medications to treat problems including atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.
According to Reiner, "bruising is a side effect of medications like that, and people who take blood thinners for atrial fibrillation are usually on them indefinitely."
He came to the conclusion that the reason the MRI was ordered is more important than what it revealed. The underlying cause of that drug or other unspecified health issues will determine why he would need an MRI. The reason he took the test is just as significant as the results.
