The White House announced on Monday that President Donald Trump's recent advanced imaging tests yielded "perfectly normal" results. Dr. Sean Barbabella, the president's physician, provided a memo detailing the findings from the scans conducted during a medical examination in October. The tests were performed as part of a routine evaluation, as men in Trump's age group benefit from thorough assessments of cardiovascular and abdominal health.

Barbabella emphasized that the imaging serves a preventive purpose, helping to confirm Trump's overall health and detect any potential issues early. Although Trump referred to the tests as an MRI, Barbabella did not specify the term in his memo. The cardiac imaging, which assesses the heart and blood vessels, showed no signs of arterial narrowing, a condition that can lead to reduced blood flow and symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath.

The memo stated that Trump's cardiac scan revealed no abnormalities in the heart or major vessels. His heart chambers were reported to be normal in size, with no indications of inflammation or clotting. Barbabella noted, "Overall, his cardiovascular system shows excellent health."

In addition to the cardiac imaging, the abdominal scan also returned normal results. Barbabella reported that all major organs appeared healthy and well-perfused, indicating adequate blood flow. He concluded that everything evaluated was functioning within normal limits, with no acute or chronic concerns. "This level of detailed assessment is standard for an executive physical at President Trump's age and confirms that he remains in excellent overall health," Barbabella wrote.

Trump discussed the imaging tests with reporters on Air Force One in late October, stating that he had undergone an MRI as part of the advanced imaging at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. However, he did not provide specifics about the purpose of the scan. On Sunday, Trump expressed his willingness to release the MRI results, saying, "So, if they want to release it, it's okay with me to release it. It's perfect."

When asked about the specific area scanned, Trump replied, "I have no idea. It was just an MRI -- what part of the body? It wasn't the brain, because I took a cognitive test and I aced it." The imaging tests were conducted on October 10, during what the White House described as Trump's routine yearly checkup, despite him having an annual physical exam in April. The memo from Barbabella indicated that the checkup was part of Trump's ongoing health maintenance plan, which included advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventive health assessments.

During a briefing on Monday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt read the memo from Barbabella, highlighting the administration's commitment to transparency. "I think that's quite a bit of detail. And in the effort of transparency, the president promised it last night and we have delivered today," she said.

Overall, the results of Trump's imaging tests suggest he is in good health, with no immediate concerns identified by his medical team.