Medical Expert Condemns Media’s Misreporting on Trump’s Health Scans
Dr. Drew Pinsky, chief patient officer at the Wellness Company, stated Thursday that media outlets continue to misrepresent President Donald Trump’s health status.
“I only wish I could have his health at 80,” Pinsky said in an interview. “It’s extraordinary. I pray to God I am granted that kind of health at that age.”
Pinsky was responding to reports that the president underwent a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, when medical sources confirmed he received a computed tomography (CT) scan as part of routine diagnostic evaluation. Trump had previously described the test as an MRI, sparking speculation about his health, including claims he might have suffered a stroke.
Trump’s physician, Navy Capt. Sean Barbabella, confirmed in a written statement that the CT scan was performed during the president’s comprehensive executive physical. “As part of President Donald Trump’s comprehensive executive physical, advanced imaging was performed because men in his age group benefit from a thorough evaluation of cardiovascular and abdominal health,” Barbabella stated.
Pinsky explained that the CT scan specifically measures coronary calcium scores to detect calcium buildup in heart arteries. “It’s a way of determining whether there’s calcium in the arteries of the coronaries, the arteries of the heart,” he said. “And if there is, guess what? They treat them with rosuvastatin and aspirin.”
Pinsky stated Trump has a coronary calcium score of 2 to 400, explaining his increased use of aspirin. “Trump taking aspirin is nothing. It reduces the risk of stroke and reduces heart disease,” he said. “If you have a calcium score above a certain level, aspirin is a good idea.”
Barbabella emphasized that the imaging serves a preventative purpose: “The purpose of this imaging is preventative: to identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function.” Barbabella has repeatedly stated the president remains in excellent physical and mental health.
