Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Chronic Venous Insufficiency in Light of Recent Events

President Trump ankle swelling at FIFA event July 2025

The recent announcement from the White House confirming President Donald Trump’s diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) has thrust this common vascular condition into the public eye. At 79, President Trump observed mild swelling in his lower legs, prompting a comprehensive medical evaluation that included bilateral lower extremity venous Doppler ultrasounds. The results confirmed CVI—a … Read more