United States President Donald Trump’s MRI results have now been revealed, but they have left people with one particular question.
It comes after the 79-year-old said he'd release the results after being quizzed by reporters onboard Air Force One on Sunday (30 November).
However, Trump left people confused after admitting that he had 'no idea' which part of the body the MRI scan was looking at.
He said: "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."
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The official White House statement by Dr Sean P Barbabella, which was released yesterday (1 December), read: "As part of President Donald J. 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."
The administration went on to claim that the purpose of this imagining is 'preventative', adding that the scan was carried out in order 'to identify issues early, confirm overall health, and ensure he maintains long-term vitality and function'.
The statement continued: "President Trump's cardiovascular imaging is perfectly normal. There is no evidence of arterial narrowing impairing blood flow or abnormalities in the heart or major vessels.
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"The heart chambers are normal in size, the vessel walls appear smooth and healthy, and there are no signs of inflammation or clotting. Overall, his cardiovascular system shows excellent health.
"His abdominal imaging is also perfectly normal. All major organs appear very healthy and well-perfused. Everything evaluated is functioning within normal limits with no acute or chronic
concerns."
The statement summary concluded: "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."
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After catching light of the news, people rushed to social media to share their thoughts - namely, voicing their confusion over the MRI scan's alleged purpose being purely 'preventative'.
Routine anatomical imaging, like an MRI, is generally discouraged in asymptomatic patients because potential risks outweigh the benefits, says Dr Jeffrey A Linder, chief of general internal medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
"I don't know how many times this needs to be said, but there is no such thing as a 'preventative MRI'," penned one X user.
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A second chimed in: "Not sure who needs to hear this but 2 MRIs in 6 months is not preventative."
A third claimed: "No one gets preventative MRIs."
And a final X user sarcastically quipped: "Sure. Preventative MRIs are a thing."
Trump's health has come under scrutiny recently with online speculation ramping up after her disclosed that he had received an MRI scan as part of his annual physical exam in October.
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At the time, the White House declined to elaborate on the MRI, saying the 'full results were reviewed by attending radiologists and consultants, and all agreed that President Trump remains in exceptional physical health'.
The Republican himself has referred to the MRI as a 'standard' procedure, without saying which part of his body was scanned.
Previously, Trump's swollen ankles and 'bruising' on the back of his hand have also sparked health speculation, but the White House has attributed them to a common chronic vein condition and his use of Aspirin.
Topics: Donald Trump, US News, Health, Politics, News
Rhiannon Ingle